News from across the CollegeContensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.ukhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/colleges/socsci/news.aspx?SyndicationType=22015-03-03T21:24:33ZIRiS Roundtable series - Intersectionality and superdiversity: What's the difference?Pam NewbyIRiS Roundtable series - Intersectionality and superdiversity: What's the difference?2015-03-02T09:23:00Z2015-03-02T08:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/03/iris-roundtable-series-intersectionality-and-superdiversity.aspxSuperdiversity Birmingham Fellowships available at IRiSPam NewbyIRiS invite applications to the newly launched Birmingham Fellowships programme from individuals interested in undertaking conceptual work around the notion of superdiversity.2015-03-02T09:23:00Z2015-03-02T08:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/03/superdiversity-birmingham-fellowships-available-at-iris.aspxImproving practice in safeguarding at the interface between hospital services and children's social care: a mixed-methods case studyKabir GangulyProfessor Russell Mannion is a co-author of a new NIHR report exploring the interface between hospital services and children's social care. The study was led by Professor Sue White in School of Social Policy, Institute of Applied Social Studies.2015-02-27T15:54:00Z2015-02-27T15:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2015/02/improving-practice.aspxWhose health and social care? The futurePam NewbyMoseley and Kings Heath Labour Party supported by Unite, the Union, brought together around 100 local people and community activists with a panel of experts, including HSMC's Professor Jon Glasby, to discuss what we should do next to improve our NHS, locally and nationally.2015-02-26T11:35:00Z2015-02-26T11:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/02/whose-health-and-social-care-the-future.aspxGPs and social workers - friends or foes?Pam NewbyGPs and social workers both act as the gateway to their respective system, and can often work with the same people.2015-02-25T13:56:00Z2015-02-25T13:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/02/gps-and-social-workers-friends-or-foes.aspxAll eyes on ManchesterPam NewbyIf you live in Birmingham, like I do, you could be forgiven for feeling slightly green-eyed at what is going on in Manchester at the moment.2015-02-25T13:31:00Z2015-02-25T13:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2015/02/all-eyes-on-manchester.aspxOur Bigger Story: a multi-media evaluation of Big LocalPam NewbyThe Third Sector Research Centre at the University of Birmingham with Mandy Wilson, Creative Media and Paul Morgans (independent film maker) has won the contract to be a part of the evaluation Big Local.2015-02-25T10:07:00Z2015-02-25T09:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/02/our-bigger-story-a-multi-media-evaluation-of-big-local.aspxIs it fair to ask volunteers to run library services?Pam NewbyProfessor of Social Policy and Director of the Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC), John Mohan, appeared on the Mark Forrest show on BBC local radio, to talk about the relevance of TSRC research to the issue of library services being taken over by volunteers.2015-02-24T11:48:00Z2015-02-24T11:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/02/is-it-fair-to-ask-volunteers-to-run-library-services.aspxNew migrant health beliefs, values and experiencesPam NewbyThe Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) are holding a workshop event to present findings from their research study on migrant health histories, on 17 April 2015 at the Library of Birmingham.2015-02-23T09:32:00Z2015-02-23T09:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/02/new-migrant-health-beliefs-values-and-experiences.aspxSocial Policy academics to take part in TEDx 2015 - 'The Road Less Travelled'Pam NewbyWith ideas worth spreading, some of the School of Social Policy's leading academics will grace the TEDx stage in the Aston Webb building on Saturday 21 March.2015-02-18T16:38:00Z2015-02-18T16:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2015/02/social-policy-academics-to-take-part-in-tedx-2015.aspxBlog: Commonplace diversity: Stable and peaceful relations across myriad differences in HackneyPam NewbyRead latest LSE Blog from Susanne Wessendorf, 'Commonplace Diversity: Stable and peaceful relations across myriad differences in Hackney'.2015-02-17T13:17:00Z2015-02-18T07:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/02/commonplace-diversity-blog.aspxCommunity action and social media research: Position StatementPam NewbyThe below the radar work-stream at the Third Sector Research Centre is undertaking research into how and whether community groups use social media to organise community action.2015-02-17T08:52:00Z2015-02-17T08:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/02/community-action-and-social-media-research-position-statement.aspxNew book published on 'Women, Disability and Mental Distress'Pam NewbyWomen, Disability and Mental Distress published by Ashgate this month, is based on Birmingham alumnus Julia Smith's doctorate.2015-02-16T10:15:00Z2015-02-16T10:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/02/new-book-published-on-women-disability-and-mental-distress.aspxHousing Association Roundtable eventPam NewbyProfessor David Mullins, Director of the Housing and Communities Research Group, will be in Ballymoney, County Antrim next week, for a roundtable event with leading figures from the housing association sector in Northern Ireland.2015-02-12T11:39:00Z2015-02-12T11:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/02/housing-association-roundtable-event.aspxHappy hospitals better for patients, research showsPam NewbyHospital patients experience better outcomes when NHS staff are happier in their jobs, according to new research.2015-02-11T16:37:00Z2015-02-11T17:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/02/happy-hospitals-better-for-patients-research-shows.aspxMigration, social networks and integration: New IRiS working papers outPam NewbyTwo new IRiS Working Papers (no. 6 and 7) explore issues related migration, social networks and integration policy and practice.2015-02-09T15:24:00Z2015-02-09T15:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/02/migration-social-networks-and-integration-new-iris-working-papers-out.aspxWant to learn more about superdiversity research relevant to your organisation?Pam NewbyAt the event you will hear about 10 projects exploring different aspects of superdiversity and migration, many of them in Birmingham.2015-02-09T12:04:00Z2015-02-09T11:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/02/superdiversity-research-relevant-to-your-organisation.aspxCommissioning for better outcomes: A route mapPam NewbyA prototype framework of standards to support commissioners of adult social care assess the quality of their commissioning is currently being piloted by the Local Government Association (LGA).2015-02-09T09:40:00Z2015-02-09T09:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/02/commissioning-for-better-outcomes-a-route-map.aspxHousing and Communities Research Network Seminar - 23 March 2015Pam NewbyAll are welcome at the next Housing and Communities Research Network Seminar, which will be held on Monday 23 March 2015 in Room 710, Muirhead Tower.2015-02-04T12:14:00Z2015-02-04T12:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/02/housing-network-seminar.aspxThe benefits cap doesn't work: here's whyPam NewbyDirector of the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM), Professor Karen Rowlingson, writes for the Conversation.2015-02-03T11:04:00Z2015-02-03T11:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/02/the-benefits-cap-doesnt-work-heres-why.aspxHard edges: Evidence from the margins of societyPam NewbyLankellyChase has launched the first thorough-going profile of severe and multiple disadvantage in England .2015-02-02T16:28:00Z2015-02-02T16:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2015/02/hard-edges-evidence-from-the-margins-of-society.aspxHealth and Social Care ConferencePam NewbyOn Thursday 12 February Professor Jon Glasby will be speaking at a community conference organised by Birmingham Labour Party on the theme of Whose Health and Social Care? The Future.2015-02-02T15:47:00Z2015-02-02T15:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/02/health-and-social-care-conference.aspxJust Managing: Is the NHS in crisis again?Pam NewbyProfessor Mark Exworthy's Inaugural Lecture examined the ways in which the NHS is 'managed', using three contrasting perspectives.2015-02-02T15:25:00Z2015-02-02T15:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/02/just-managing-is-the-nhs-in-crisis-again.aspxHSMC launch collaboration with University of NottinghamPam NewbyHSMC and the Centre for Health Innovation, Leadership and Learning (CHILL) at the University of Nottingham successfully launched a Health Policy, Organisation and Management (HPOM) network for research and practice recently.2015-01-29T16:38:00Z2015-01-29T16:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/01/hsmc-launch-collaboration-with-university-of-nottingham.aspxNew report from CHASM on access to creditPam NewbyThe Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM), have published a new report entitled 'Introducing a Time Delay on Access to Credit: Is it just delaying the inevitable?', by Lindsey Appleyard, Jodi Gardner and Karen Rowlingson.2015-01-29T15:59:00Z2015-01-29T15:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/new-report-from-chasm-on-access-to-credit.aspxWhat does the General Election hold for the NHS?Pam NewbyHSMC were grateful to honorary member of staff Sir David Nicholson for his recent seminar for staff, students and local partners on the implications of the forthcoming general election.2015-01-28T12:49:00Z2015-01-28T12:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/01/what-does-the-general-election-hold-for-the-nhs.aspxNHS Leadership Academy Award in Executive Healthcare LeadershipPam NewbyHSMC would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the 207 Nye Bevan participants who have been awarded the NHS Leadership Academy Award in Executive Healthcare Leadership.2015-01-26T16:34:00Z2015-01-26T17:02:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/01/nhs-leadership-academy-award-in-executive-healthcare-leadership.aspxDiversity and Superdiversity: Sociocultural linguistic perspectivesPam NewbyAngela Creese and Adrian Blackledge from the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) at the University of Birmingham, are plenary speakers at the 'Diversity and Superdiversity: Sociocultural linguistic perspectives' Conference at Georgetown University, USA, 13-15 March 2015.2015-01-26T15:10:00Z2015-01-26T14:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/diversity-and-superdiversity-sociocultural-linguistic-perspectives.aspxUPWEB recruiting 5 community researchersPam NewbyThe Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) at the University of Birmingham is looking to train and employ up to five community researchers to work on a new research project looking at the ways that residents of Handsworth and Edgbaston access formal and informal health care services.2015-01-26T13:55:00Z2015-01-26T13:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/upweb-recruiting-five-community-researchers.aspxIRiS researcher to speak at The New School in New YorkPam NewbyIn February, Dr Nando Sigona is giving a public Lecture at The Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility entitled, 'The Camp as a Space of Political Membership', with discussion from Professor Michel Agier2015-01-26T11:32:00Z2015-01-26T11:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/iris-researcher-to-speak-at-the-new-school-in-new-york.aspxPPE General Election DebatesPam NewbySocial Policy are hosting a series of student-led debates in the run-up to the forthcoming General Election in May 2015.2015-01-26T10:36:00Z2015-01-26T15:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/ppe-general-election-debates.aspxPrevention in social carePam NewbyHSMC Director, Professor Jon Glasby, has been filmed for a new resource on Prevention, created by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE).2015-01-26T09:52:00Z2015-01-26T10:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/01/prevention-in-social-care.aspxBriefing Paper: Basic bank accounts in IrelandPam NewbyBasic Bank Accounts in Ireland: Not so much a false start as a faulty start? Read the latest Briefing Paper from CHASM.2015-01-21T10:39:00Z2015-01-21T10:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/briefing-paper-basic-bank-accounts-in-ireland.aspxCHASM Briefing Paper: December 2014Pam NewbyShould people on low incomes be encouraged to save during an economic down-turn? Latest Briefing Paper from CHASM2015-01-21T10:20:00Z2015-01-21T10:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/briefing-paper-saving-during-economic-down-turn.aspxGypsy, Roma and Traveller Case Study: Latest discussion paper from TSRCPam NewbyThis latest discussion paper from TSRC explores the debates around community led research, drawing on the specific case study example of European Gypsy, Traveller and Roma research networks.2015-01-20T09:28:00Z2015-01-29T12:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/gypsy-roma-and-traveller-case-study-latest-discussion-paper-from-tsrc.aspxSocial housing in the age of superdiversityPam NewbyNew IRiS Working Paper looks at the challenges of superdiversity for social housing.2015-01-19T14:23:00Z2015-01-19T14:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/social-housing-in-the-age-of-superdiversity.aspxDr Judith Smith appointed as new Director of Health Services Management CentrePam NewbyThe University of Birmingham is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Judith Smith as the new Director of the Health Services Management Centre (HSMC), succeeding Professor Jon Glasby.2015-01-16T16:09:00Z2015-01-19T09:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/01/new-director-hsmc.aspxBirmingham celebrates HSJ rising star!Pam NewbyBirmingham's Jacob Matthews has been identified as an NHS 'rising star' by the Health Service Journal.2015-01-14T16:02:00Z2015-01-14T15:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/01/birmingham-celebrates-hsj-rising-star.aspxImpact of the Charlie Hebdo killings on ordinary MuslimsPam NewbyDr Chris Allen discusses the likely impact on ordinary Muslims following the Charlie Hebdo killings, in a series of radio interviews.2015-01-13T11:44:00Z2015-01-13T11:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/impact-of-charlie-hebdo-killings-on-ordinary-muslims.aspxForthcoming events: Impact of the empty homes Community Grants ProgrammePam NewbySelf-Help Housing and HACT are running two events in February looking at what has been achieved during the course of the EHCGP, which will showcase various types of organisations and different approaches to renovating street properties and local regeneration.2015-01-12T10:45:00Z2015-01-12T09:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/02/forthcoming-events-impact-of-empty-homes-community-grants-programme.aspxEvaluation of the empty homes community grants programme - North East and YorkshirePam NewbyThe Housing and Communities Research Group have been awarded a grant by the Building and Social Housing Foundation, to evaluate the impact of the 'Empty Homes Community Grants Programme in North East England and Yorkshire'.2015-01-12T07:58:00Z2015-01-12T07:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/evaluation-of-empty-homes-community-grants-programme-north-east-and-yorkshire.aspxRead the latest Newsletter from IRiSPam NewbyIn their latest Newsletter, IRiS reflects back on some of the activities and projects it has been involved in over the past successful year.2015-01-08T09:43:00Z2015-01-08T09:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/iris-newsletter.aspxHSMC celebrates success in latest newsletterPam NewbyHSMC's latest Newsletter includes a celebration of its involvement in the N﻿HS Graduate Management Training Scheme. HSMC celebrates 15 continuous years of involvement in this multiple award-winning scheme.2015-01-07T16:51:00Z2015-01-07T16:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/01/hsmc-celebrates-success-in-latest-newsletter.aspxNew publication: Delivering maternity services in an era of superdiversity: The challenges of novelty and newnessPam NewbyProfessor Jenny Phillimore, Director of the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS), has a new publication entitled 'Delivering maternity services in an era of superdiversity: the challenges of novelty and newness'.2015-01-07T15:53:00Z2015-01-07T15:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/delivering-maternity-services-in-an-era-of-superdiversity.aspxResearch Fellow vacancy: UPWEB research project (IRiS)Pam NewbyThe Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) at the University of Birmingham, are looking to recruit a Research Fellow, to work on their 3 year research project 'Understanding the practice and developing the concept of welfare bricolage (UPWEB).2015-01-07T15:31:00Z2015-01-07T15:10:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/research-fellow-vacancy-upweb-research-project.aspxNeglecting neuroscience has criminal consequences for youthPam NewbySenior Lecturer in the School of Social Policy, and Visiting Fellow at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne Nathan Hughes, writes for 'The Conversation'2015-01-07T09:17:00Z2015-01-07T09:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/neglecting-neuroscience-has-criminal-consequences-for-youth.aspx[It's not] 'All about money': Attempting to maximise older people's use of personal budgetsPam NewbyConcerns have been raised about the extent to which personal budgets, and particularly direct payments, achieve the same benefits for older people as they have for younger disabled adults and people using mental health services.2015-01-06T16:56:00Z2015-01-06T16:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2015/01/attempting-to-maximise-older-peoples-use-of-personal-budgets.aspxBirmingham social work student wins Adult Social Worker of the Year Award 2014Pam NewbyAlumna Joanne Lowe has won Adults Social Worker of the Year at the 2014 'Social Worker of the Year Awards'.2015-01-06T14:04:00Z2015-01-08T08:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2015/01/birmingham-social-work-student-wins-adult-social-worker-of-the-year-award-2014.aspxBirmingham social work student wins Adult Social Worker of the Year Award 2014Pam NewbyAlumna Joanne Lowe has won Adults Social Worker of the Year at the 2014 'Social Worker of the Year Awards'.2015-01-06T14:04:00Z2015-01-06T13:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/birmingham-social-work-student-wins-adult-social-worker-of-the-year-award-2014.aspxNew research to look at how superdiverse neighbourhoods access healthcarePam NewbyJenny Phillimore, Director of the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS), is the lead researcher for a new 3 year project starting in 2015 entitled 'Understanding the practice and developing the concept of welfare bricolage (UPWEB)'.2015-01-06T12:15:00Z2015-01-06T11:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/upweb-research-project.aspxItalian Navy rescue migrants abandoned at seaPam NewbyFRONTEX and the Italian Navy recently rescued two large cargo ships packed with hundreds of migrants and refugees abandoned in open sea by their crews2015-01-05T08:39:00Z2015-01-05T08:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2015/01/italian-navy-rescue-migrants-abandoned-at-sea.aspxGetting to hospital at a single stroke: Free stroke training for GP receptionists launchedPam NewbyA new, free training initiative launches in the New Year to help GP receptionists recognise the symptoms of stroke and TIA (transient ischaemic attack).2014-12-22T12:29:00Z2014-12-22T13:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/12/getting-to-hospital-at-a-single-stroke.aspxHousing and Communities Research Network Seminar - 12 January 2015Pam NewbyAll are welcome at the next Housing and Communities Research Network Seminar, which will be held on Monday 12 January 2015 in Room 710, Muirhead Tower (4.15-5.45).2014-12-18T16:19:00Z2014-12-18T16:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/12/housing-network-seminar.aspxNo more hero leadersPam NewbyAcross all public services, including health, the skill sets of leaders in the future need to be different, and the type of leadership approach also needs to change.2014-12-18T10:17:00Z2014-12-18T14:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/no-more-hero-leaders.aspxWest Midlands Aspiring Directors ProgrammePam NewbyThe first cohort of 40 participants on the West Midlands Aspiring Directors programme finished with some creative presentations depicting what they learned on their journey through this 9 month long programme.2014-12-17T13:27:00Z2014-12-17T13:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/12/west-midlands-aspiring-directors-programme.aspxLeadership Development Programme for GPs Mental Health Leads in CCGsPam NewbyAccredited by the Royal College of Practitioners, this programme targeted at GP Mental Health Commissioning Leads - in the West Midlands, East Midlands and East of England - started in October 2014. Twenty-eight GPs and two commissioning colleagues are currently taking part in the programme, which is being delivered in Cambridge and Birmingham.2014-12-16T10:53:00Z2014-12-17T13:25:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/12/leadership-development-programme-for-gps-mental-health-leads-in-ccgs.aspxAustralia tweeted #illridewithyou - and showed great solidarity in moment of crisisPam NewbySocial Policy's Dr Chris Allen writes for The Conversation, following the hostage taking in Sydney, when thousands of ordinary Australians turned to social media to spread a message of unprecedented tolerance and solidarity.2014-12-16T08:32:00Z2015-01-07T09:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/12/australia-tweeted-illridewithyou-and-showed-great-solidarity-in-moment-of-crisis.aspxRoundtable discussion: All Party Parliamentary Group on Social WorkPam NewbyThe School of Social Policy's D﻿r Jerry Tew, Reader in Mental Health and Social Work and Head of Education, recently attended a roundtable discussion of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Social Work.2014-12-15T17:33:00Z2014-12-15T17:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/12/roundtable-discussion-all-party-parliamentary-group-on-social-work.aspxHSMC's Jon Glasby chairs the latest Distinguished Speakers LecturePam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby was delighted to chair the latest University Distinguished Leaders lecture. While the media and the public can sometimes look to the commercial sector for examples of good leadership, the University was delighted to welcome Una O'Brien, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Health since 2010.2014-12-15T16:40:00Z2014-12-17T13:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/12/jon-glasby-chairs-latest-distinguished-speakers-lecture-.aspxThe art of door slamming: Compassionate care and leadershipPam NewbyI was collecting a parcel from a post office sorting office and watched a receptionist engaged in emotional labour.* She was signing four workmen in, all of whom were belligerent because they were unable to access the site through the most convenient entrance. Each expressed their frustration individually to the receptionist as they signed in, as well as collectively whilst waiting for their colleagues.2014-12-15T10:33:00Z2014-12-17T11:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/the-art-of-door-slamming-compassionate-care-and-leadership.aspxRound table event on mental health social workKabir GangulyDr Jerry Tew has been invited to present the academic perspective on the future direction of mental health social work at a Roundtable Event with the All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Work and the British Association of Social Workers at the House of Commons on Wednesday 10th December.2014-12-12T14:04:00Z2014-12-12T13:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/12/round-table-event.aspxStaff satisfaction and organisational performance: evidence from a longitudinal secondary analysis of the NHS staff survey and outcome dataKabir GangulyA team from HSMC and the University of Sheffield (Martin Powell, Jeremy Dawson, Anna Topakas, Joan Durose and Chris Fewtrell) have just published a report on 'Staff Satisfaction and Organisational Performance' which was funded by NIHR Health Services and Delivery Research.2014-12-12T11:44:00Z2014-12-12T11:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/12/nhs-staff-survey.aspxWhy we need to keep talking about gender and leadershipKabir GangulyIn 1987, like generations of NHS graduate management trainees, I made my way to Harrogate for the 2-day assessment centre which determined which bright-eyed and bushy-tailed graduates were to be admitted to the national scheme. I can still recall how surprised and impressed I was that the final appointments panel was chaired by a woman chief executive, and that she took time during the interview to talk to me about the NHS' opportunities and support for women managers.2014-12-11T07:00:00Z2014-12-11T12:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/gender-and-leadership.aspxLeading Patient Safety: Berwick, Blades and BirdsKabir GangulySince patient safety was propelled to the top of the NHS agenda with the Berwick and Keogh reviews last year, healthcare organisations have had good reason to re-evaluate how confident they are about the safety of care and treatment experienced by patients.2014-12-09T11:10:00Z2014-12-11T14:48:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/blades-birds.aspxClinical leadership: One Man, Two GuvnorsKabir GangulyInformation on Clinical leadership: One Man, Two Guvnors2014-12-04T16:37:00Z2014-12-04T16:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/clinical-leadership.aspxLeadership in health and careKabir GangulyHSMC publishes its latest Newsletter on the theme of Leadership in health and care.2014-12-04T11:30:00Z2014-12-04T10:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/leadership-in-health-and-care.aspxIRiS Seminar: Politics of the irregular situationPam NewbyAll are welcome at this seminar when Jacob Lind and colleagues from Malmö University will present their project on the human rights of undocumented children.2014-12-01T09:56:00Z2014-12-01T14:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/12/iris-seminar-politics-of-the-irregular-situation.aspxWatch Jenny Phillimore's inaugural lecturePam NewbyJenny Phillimore, Professor of Migration and Superdiversity and Director of the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS), gave her inaugural lecture in September, 'Integration for who? Getting on in an era of superdiversity'.2014-11-27T14:52:00Z2014-11-27T14:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/11/jenny-phillimore-inaugural-lecture.aspxUnderstanding the practice and developing the concept of welfare bricolage (UPWEB)Pam NewbyIRiS were successful in their bid for NORFACE funds as part of the Welfare State Futures Programme. The UPWEB project, led by IRiS Director Professor Jenny Phillimore will commence in 2015.2014-11-27T08:31:00Z2014-11-27T08:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/11/understanding-the-practice-and-developing-concept-of-welfare-bricolage.aspxDelivering maternity services in an era of superdiversityPam NewbyThis new article released online for the Journal of Ethnic and Migration studies uses maternity services as a vehicle for exploring the experiences of new migrants and the barriers they encounter when seeking to engage with welfare services in superdiverse neighbourhoods. The article highlights widespread concerns in terms of equality of access and outcomes which are likely to extend beyond maternity services to other forms of welfare and are particularly worrying in relation to asylum seekers, failed asylum seekers and family/spousal migrants.2014-11-25T10:23:00Z2014-11-25T10:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/11/delivering-maternity-services-in-an-era-of-superdiversity.aspxWork on community languagesPam NewbyWork by IRiS academic, Professor Angela Creese, on community languages has been featured in various ways recently.2014-11-24T09:32:00Z2014-11-24T09:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/11/work-on-community-languages.aspxHSMC in Australia: Setting health prioritiesPam NewbyLast week was the biennial meeting of the International Society for Priorities in Health Care, and it took place in the glorious setting of the South Wharf of the Yarra river in sunny Melbourne Australia.2014-11-19T13:29:00Z2014-11-19T13:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/hsmc-in-australia-setting-health-priorities.aspxCreating tomorrow's leading social scientistsPam NewbyThe University of Birmingham is proud to offer 25 ESRC scholarships to fund postgraduate training and doctoral research.2014-11-18T16:48:00Z2014-11-19T07:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/11/creating-tomorrows-leading-social-scientists.aspxThe future of social housingPam NewbyHousing and Communities Research Group launches new research programme on the future of social housing.2014-11-17T14:03:00Z2014-11-19T07:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/11/the-future-of-social-housing.aspxIRiS Event: Should I stay or should I go? The return migration of retired migrants from SpainPam NewbyAll are welcome at this IRiS event, hosted by Jordi Giner Monfort from the Universitat de Valencia in Spain, which will be held on Monday 24 November 2014 from 3.00 pm until 5.00 pm in Room 427 in the Muirhead Tower.2014-11-17T13:30:00Z2014-11-17T13:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/11/iris-event-retired-migrants-from-spain.aspxSans Papiers: The Social and economic lives of young, undocumented migrantsPam NewbyIRiS's Dr Nando Sigona and Professor Roger Zetter (University of Oxford) will present their new book 'Sans Papiers: The social and economic lives of young undocumented migrants', at the Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford on Wednesday 19 November.2014-11-12T13:12:00Z2014-11-12T13:48:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/11/sans-papiers-social-and-economic-lives-of-young-undocumented-migrants.aspxOpen Evening at HSMC LibraryPam NewbyFind out more about the work of HSMC Library and hear HSMC Senior Fellow Yv﻿onne Sawbridge talk on 'Time to care? Responding to concerns about poor nursing care, at this HSMC event.2014-11-12T12:54:00Z2014-11-12T12:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/11/open-evening-at-hsmc-library.aspxIRiS Event: Ralph Grillo seminar on SuperdiversityPam NewbyAll are welcome at this event at which Ralph Grillo from the University of Sussex will ask the question 'How can the law be expected to cope with 'Superdiversity'?'2014-11-11T11:09:00Z2014-11-11T11:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/11/ralph-grillo-event.aspxConnected or Disconnected? Re-thinking the role of local councils in changing timesPam NewbyThe Third Sector Research Centre, in partnership with the National Association of Local Councils, the University of Gloucestershire and the Institute of Local Government Studies, hosted a conference at Hucclecote Village Hall (Gloucestershire), to explore the challenges facing town and parish councils.2014-11-11T09:42:00Z2014-11-11T09:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/11/connected-or-disconnected-rethinking-the-role-of-local-councils-in-changing-times.aspxUnderstanding and improving mental health services for young peoplePam NewbyWith a number of health and social care communities considering whether to develop their child and adolescent mental health services into a more integrated 0-25 pathway, comparative research at the University of Birmingham is exploring how such issues are approached in England, Wales and Scotland and in three Australian states.2014-11-10T16:49:00Z2014-11-11T07:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/11/understanding-and-improving-mental-health-services-for-young-people.aspxNew set of standards to improve adult social care commissioningPam NewbyA new set of standards to help local authorities improve the effectiveness and quality of adult social care commissioning has been launched at the National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) Conference in Manchester.2014-11-10T08:05:00Z2014-11-10T08:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/11/new-set-of-standards-to-improve-adult-social-care-commissioning.aspxChina-UK Health Policy GroupPam NewbyHSMC was honoured last week to host academics from the prestigious Peking University Health Science Centre in Beijing.2014-11-06T17:08:00Z2014-11-06T16:52:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/11/china-uk-health-policy-group.aspxNew Zealand's 'integrated performance and incentive framework': Will it drive a 'whole of system' approach to health service design?Pam NewbyNew Zealand's health system shares many similarities with the NHS. It is largely tax funded, public hospitals predominate and are free of patient charges, while private GPs receive government subsidies with a key difference that there is always a patient co-payment to see a GP.2014-11-06T08:53:00Z2014-11-06T08:52:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/new-zealands-integrated-performance-and-incentive-framework.aspxA visit to Beijing's third hospitalPam NewbyChina is a bit of a hot topic at the moment. This is no more so than the reform of its healthcare system with a variety of perspectives being put forward about the successes and missed opportunities associated with the progress made to date.2014-11-06T08:38:00Z2014-11-06T08:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/a-visit-to-beijings-third-hospital.aspxWhy I quit the Government's anti-Muslim hatred working groupPam NewbySocial Policy's D﻿r Chris Allen writes in a recent article published in the Huffington Post, 'Why I quit the Government's anti-Muslim hatred working group'.2014-11-05T08:30:00Z2014-11-05T08:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/11/why-i-quit-the-governments-anti-muslim-hatred-working-group.aspxThe poppy hijab is just Islamophobia with a floral motifPam NewbyFor some time, my research has shown that Muslim women who wear the hijab or other types of Muslim attire are the most likely to become victims of street-level Islamophobia. The explanation is simple: those wearing the hijab are easily recognisable as being Muslim. For perpetrators, the hijab is also seen to symbolise Islam, or more appropriately, all that they perceive to be wrong or problematic about Islam.2014-11-05T08:03:00Z2014-11-05T08:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/11/poppy-hijab-is-just-islamophobia-with-a-floral-motif.aspxMaximising Older People's use of Personal BudgetsPam NewbyTSRC publish new report on Maximising Older People's Personal budget Use (MOPPU) which aimed to 'improve social care outcomes for older people using personal budgets' through the development of an 'innovative volunteer-delivery model'.2014-11-03T15:21:00Z2014-11-03T15:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/maximising-older-peoples-use-of-personal-budgets.aspxNHS MTS Scheme wins another awardPam NewbyHSMC's NHS Management Training Scheme (MTS) has come 5th in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers.2014-11-03T09:29:00Z2014-11-03T09:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/11/nhs-mts-scheme-wins-another-award.aspxIRiS academic on Radio Five LivePam NewbyDr Nando Sigona from the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS), was interviewed on Question Time Extra Time on BBC Radio 5 Live.2014-11-03T08:58:00Z2014-11-03T09:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/11/iris-academic-on-radio-five-live.aspxNew publication: Commonplace Diversity: Social relations in a superdiverse contextPam NewbyD﻿r Susanne Wessendorf, Marie Curie Research Fellow at the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS), has a new book published entitled 'Commonplace Diversity: Social relations in a superdiverse context'.2014-10-29T14:27:00Z2015-02-03T09:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/commonplace-diversity-social-relations-in-a-superdiverse-context.aspxOpting out of Mediterranean rescue condemns desperate migrants to deathPam NewbyThe UK government is seeking to defend its decision not to support rescue missions for migrants making the dangerous crossing to Europe via the central Mediterranean - Dr Nando Sigona writes in 'The Conversation'.2014-10-29T11:13:00Z2014-11-03T08:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/opting-out-of-mediterranean-rescue-condemns-desperate-migrants-to-death.aspxPersonalisation: Glass half full or half empty?Pam NewbyHSMC Director, Jon Glasby, writes the latest ViewPoint piece on personalisation.2014-10-29T10:53:00Z2014-10-29T10:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/personalisation-glass-half-full-or-half-empty.aspxHearing the voices of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communitiesPam NewbyJust published is a new book entitled 'Hearing the voices of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities: Inclusive Community Development', published by Policy Press and co-edited by TSRC Honorary Research Fellow, Andrew Ryder2014-10-28T16:24:00Z2014-10-28T16:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/hearing-the-voices-of-gypsy-roma-and-traveller-communities.aspxHousing and Communities Fellow launches new book at UoB Brussels office - 3 November 2014Pam NewbyA new book on social housing organisations in England and the Netherlands by Housing and Communiteis Honorary Fellow, Darinka Czische is being launched on 3 November in Brussels.2014-10-28T11:41:00Z2014-10-29T07:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/housing-and-communities-fellow-launches-new-book.aspxImplementation of the European Union Roma Integration StrategyPam NewbyThe below the radar work stream at the Third Sector Research Centre has been working with the National Federation of Gypsy Liaison Groups to undertake a review of the UK Governments' implementation of the European Union Roma Integration Strategy.2014-10-27T13:25:00Z2014-10-29T15:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/implementation-of-european-union-roma-integration-strategy.aspxAn Invitation to IRiS: Health, Wellbeing and SuperdiversityPam NewbyYou are invited to a research network coffee session to introduce the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) to a wide network of researchers.2014-10-27T11:20:00Z2014-10-27T11:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/an-invitation-to-iris-health-wellbeing-and-superdiversity.aspxNHS 5 year forward viewPam NewbyToday's publication of the "5yfv" (5 year forward view) marks a seminal moment for the NHS. Since Simon Stevens' return to the NHS earlier this year, there has been anticipation as to the new Chief Executive's intentions. Although he has presented some earlier ideas1,2, the "5yfv" is significant for its content, style and what it does not say.2014-10-23T16:23:00Z2014-10-23T16:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/nhs-five-year-forward-view.aspxRead the latest briefing papers from CHASMPam NewbyRead the latest Briefing Papers from the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM).2014-10-20T15:55:00Z2014-10-20T15:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/latest-briefing-papers-from-chasm.aspxEvent: Varieties of religious superdiversityPam NewbyAll are invited to attend a workshop exploring current research on religious diversity in the UK.2014-10-20T12:18:00Z2014-10-20T11:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/varieties-of-religious-superdiversity.aspxIs Labour's cancer test the right priority?Pam NewbyNo one will be surprised to see that Labour has put health care at the front, the back and the middle of its election strategy. Given the prominence of the NHS in the national psyche and Labour's status as its natural protector, they would arguably be foolish to do anything else.2014-10-20T11:56:00Z2014-10-20T11:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/is-labours-cancer-test-target-the-right-priority.aspxHSMC SurveyPam NewbyHSMC thanks everybody who took part in their recent survey regarding their services at the Health Services Management Centre. A large number of responses were received from a wide range of people, including current students, alumni and a variety of people working within Health Services in the UK.2014-10-20T08:10:00Z2014-10-20T08:10:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/10/hsmc-survey.aspxThe Goldilocks Question: What Size is Just Right for Health and Social Care Organisations?Pam NewbyThe Care Quality Commission yesterday published its annual State of Health Care and Adult Social Care in England. The headline finding was that, despite lots of great practice, the variation in the quality and safety of care in England is too wide and unacceptable.2014-10-17T14:50:00Z2014-10-20T14:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/goldilocks-question-what-size-is-right.aspxDebates in personalisationPam NewbyThis unique book, by HSMC's Jon Glasby and Catherine Needham, brings together, for the first time, advocates and critics of the personalisation agenda in English social care services to debate key issues relating to personalisation.2014-10-14T16:44:00Z2014-10-14T16:42:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/10/debates-in-personalisation.aspxDecisions of value reportPam NewbyHSMC has completed a review of the published literature on 'decisions of value' in health care for the NHS Confederation.2014-10-14T10:03:00Z2014-10-14T10:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/10/decisions-of-value-report.aspxCare, work, sleep, repeatPam NewbyHead of the College of Social Sciences, Professor Saul Becker﻿, estimates that there are a quarter of a million of young adult carers, and says more needs to be done in schools, universities and across government to recognise the growing needs of this invisible army. Saul recently featured on the BBC Radio 4 programme, 'Care, Work, Sleep, Repeat', which aired on Friday 10 October.2014-10-13T09:40:00Z2014-10-13T09:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/care-work-sleep-repeat.aspxIs the call for a tougher UK response to extremists unreasonable?Pam NewbyThe School of Social Policy's Dr Chris Allen, participated in a live debate for 'Voice of Russia' on the new counter-extremism powers proposed by Theresa May at the Tory party conference. Under these new proposals preachers of hate will be banned from public speaking or spreading their propoganda on social media, under sweeping new powers.2014-10-13T08:53:00Z2014-10-13T08:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/is-the-call-for-a-tougher-response-to-extremists-unreasonable.aspxHumiliated party leaders still can't deal with the UKIP threatPam Newby"Something big is happening here". Those were the words of Nigel Farage following the news that Douglas Carswell had become UKIP's first member of parliament in the Clacton by-election.2014-10-13T08:41:00Z2014-10-13T08:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/humiliated-party-leaders-still-cant-deal-with-ukip-threat.aspxWorld Mental Health Day: A call for audacious leadershipKabir GangulyToday is World Mental Health Day, an annual event to raise awareness and promote the cause of mental health, with this year focusing on people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.2014-10-10T10:20:00Z2014-10-10T10:25:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/world-mental-health-day-call-for-audacious-leadership.aspxIRiS event: Education, ethnicity and gender: Biographies of Roma and Sinti women in GermanyPam NewbyAll are welcome at this presentation from Julie Reimer of the University of Bamberg, Germany, of an ongoing research project (in the context of a doctoral dissertation) that brings into focus that especially Roma and Sinti women are confronted with various levels of discrimination as they belong to a certain ethnicity and are female.2014-10-09T16:29:00Z2014-10-09T16:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/biographies-of-roma-and-sinto-women-in-germany.aspxCreating Superdiversity: Reflections on long-term collaboration between academia and practicePam NewbyAll are welcome at this workshop from Dr Jef Van der Aa, Babylon Centre for the Study of Superdiversity, University of Tilberg. It will be held on 13 November 2014 (1.30-3.00) in Room 714/5 Muirhead Tower, University of Birmingham.2014-10-09T13:19:00Z2014-10-28T16:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/creating-superdiversity-collaboration-between-academic-and-practice.aspxNHS Leadership Academy Programmes win international recognition for their use of blended learningPam NewbyBelieved to represent the largest leadership development investment in the history of the NHS, HSMC's NHS Leadership Academy programmes ('Elizabeth Garrett Anderson' and 'Nye Bevan') have won international recognition for their use of 'blended learning.'2014-10-08T07:57:00Z2014-10-08T07:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/10/leadership-academy-programmes-win-international-recognition-for-blended-learning.aspxPatient safety in private hospitals - addressing the information deficitPam NewbyThe relationship between the NHS and private hospitals has changed markedly over the last decade. The most recent figures show that the NHS (i.e the taxpayer) is now the second largest source of revenue for private hospitals.2014-10-06T17:52:00Z2014-11-19T15:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/patient-safety-in-private-hospitals-addressing-the-information-deficit.aspxIntegration goes internationalPam NewbyRobin Miller Senior Fellow at HMSC has been invited to be a member of the scientific committee for the 15th International Conference for Integrated Care being held in Edinburgh in March 2015.2014-10-06T17:01:00Z2014-10-06T17:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/10/integration-goes-international.aspxHSMC Professor invited to speak at international patient safety conference in RioPam NewbyProfessor Russell Mannion has been invited to speak at the International Society for Quality in Health care (ISQua) conference. With colleagues, he will present the findings from international research on the impact of health policy reform on quality and patient safety in thirty countries.2014-10-03T10:21:00Z2014-10-06T09:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/10/HSMC-professor-invited-to-speak-at-international-patient-safety-conference-in-Rio.aspxNHS Management Training Scheme voted UK's most popular graduate scheme by the Guardian and by 27,000 studentsPam NewbyHSMC provides the educational component of the NHS Management Training Scheme (MTS) - voted the UK's most popular scheme in 2014-15 by over 27,000 students in The Guardian's annual UK 300 survey.2014-10-01T16:29:00Z2014-10-13T08:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/10/nhs-management-training-scheme-voted-uks-most-popular-graduate-scheme-by-guardian.aspxDebunking myths about language and social mediaPam NewbyThere is no doubt that social media has changed how we communicate. The question is: should we worry about these changes?2014-10-01T09:20:00Z2014-10-01T09:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/debunking-myths-about-language-and-social-media.aspxWatch and listen: Translating culturesPam NewbyIRiS academics take part in new film from The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) which shines a light on the AHRC's Translating Cultures theme.2014-10-01T08:37:00Z2014-10-01T08:33:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/10/translating-cultures.aspxHow can the law be expected to cope with 'Superdiversity?'Pam NewbyAll are welcome at this seminar entitled 'How can the law be expected to cope with 'Superdiversity?' on 19 November 2014.2014-09-30T17:43:00Z2014-10-01T07:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/09/how-can-law-be-expected-to-cope-with-superdiversity.aspxIASS's Chris Allen responds to Home Secretary's announcement of counter-extremism measuresPam NewbyListen to Chris Allen talking on Radio 5 Live in response to the announcement by the Home Secretary of counter-extremism measures.2014-09-30T17:42:00Z2014-09-30T17:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/09/teresa-may-counter-extremism-measures.aspxHSMC at Conservative Party ConferencePam NewbyHSMC Policy Directors Hilary Brown and Catherine Needham have been out and about at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham this week.2014-09-30T17:16:00Z2014-09-30T17:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/hsmc-at-conservative-party-conference.aspxSuperdiversity at work: Hierarchies of belonging, mobile labour and incongruous encounters with differencePam NewbyAll are welcome at this seminar on 'Superdiversity at work: Hierarchies of belonging, mobile labour and incongruous encounters with difference'.2014-09-30T13:44:00Z2014-09-30T13:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/09/superdiversity-at-work-iris-seminar.aspxThe Individual Service Funds HandbookPam NewbyHSMC's Robin Miller is co-author of a new guide to Individual Service Funds (ISFs) – one of the most innovative and least well-developed forms of personal budgets in health and social care2014-09-29T11:45:00Z2014-09-29T11:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/09/individual-service-funds-handbook.aspxUniversity of Birmingham welcomes chief social workerPam NewbyBirmingham's new social work students were greeted today by Chief Social Worker for Adults, Lyn Romeo, HSMC's Prof. Jon Glasby and Prof. Sue White from the In﻿stitute of Applied Social Studies.2014-09-24T13:59:00Z2014-09-24T13:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/09/uob-welcomes-chief-social-worker.aspxNew programme of Housing and Communities Research Network seminarsPam NewbyAll are welcome at the new programme of Housing and Communities Research Network seminars which begins on Monday 29 September with a thought provoking look at Community Land Trusts in the US and UK from Stephen Hill, a leading activist involved in East London CLT and in the Co-Housing movement.2014-09-24T13:40:00Z2015-01-13T10:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/09/new-programme-of-housing-and-communities-research-network-seminars.aspxThe numbers game: Making sure care for cancer survivors isn't a lotteryNathan JohnsonThe library at Park House is hosting a Macmillan Coffee morning this week, selling delicious allegedly home-baked cakes to raise money for the cancer charity - all are welcome.2014-09-23T09:50:00Z2014-09-23T16:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/making-sure-care-for-cancer-survivors-isnt-a-lottery.aspxUnderstanding Islamophobia: From Pavement to ParliamentPam NewbyOver the two days of this exhibition, the School of Social Policy's Chris Allen will be highlighting how his research into Islamophobia since 2001 has helped to raise awareness of the experiences of those who become victims of street-level anti-Muslim late, and helped influence political thinking about how best to tackle this unwanted contemporary discrimination.2014-09-09T14:01:00Z2014-09-09T13:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/09/understanding-islamophobia-exhibition.aspxChris Allen appears on Radio WM Breakfast ShowPam NewbyListen to the recording of Chris Allen's appearance on BBC Radio WM's Breakfast Show hosted by Pete Morgan where he discussed the ongoing shadow cast by the allegations made as part of Operation Trojan Horse.2014-09-08T11:42:00Z2014-09-08T14:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/09/chris-allen-interview-with-radio-wm.aspxIRiS to host workshop on poverty among refugees and migrantsPam NewbyAll are welcome at a workshop hosted by the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) on causes, experiences and responses to poverty among migrants and refugees.2014-09-08T09:20:00Z2014-09-08T09:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/09/poverty-among-refugees-and-migrants.aspxIRiS to host event on examining diet and physical activity behaviours amongst older adults through the lens of superdiversityPam NewbyAll are welcome at this Free workshop "Examining diet and physical activity behaviours amongst older adults through the lens of superdiversity" which is being hosted by IRiS.2014-09-04T11:00:00Z2014-09-04T11:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/09/diet-and-physical-activity-amongst-older-adults.aspxGrassroots civil society at crossroadsPam NewbyA new paper co-written by Jenny Phillimore with IRiS and TSRC colleagues, explores how very small scale 'grassroots', that is self-organised civil society action, including that undertaken by minority and new migrant groups, contributes to society at local level.2014-09-03T12:39:00Z2014-09-03T12:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/09/grassroots-civil-society-at-crossroads.aspx'Community research within a social constructionist epistemology' : New article from IRiSPam NewbyA new article by Jenny Phillimore﻿, co-written with colleagues at the University of Victoria, Melbourne, explores the way that a social constructionist framework can lend itself to undertaking policy relevant research.2014-09-03T12:04:00Z2014-09-03T11:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/09/new-article-on-social-constructionist-framework-published.aspxShadow of extremism scandal lingers as Birmingham goes back to schoolPam NewbyIf a week is a long time in politics, then the school summer holidays must have seemed like a lifetime the for governors, teachers, pupils and staff at the 21 schools at the centre of the Trojan Horse plot in Birmingham.2014-09-03T10:37:00Z2014-09-03T10:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/09/shadow-of-extremism-scandal-lingers-as-birmingham-goes-back-to-school.aspxParliamentary debates on the future of community hospitalsPam NewbyHelen Tucker, Deputy Chair of the Community Hospital Association, has been asked to produce a series of briefings to help inform today's parliamentary debate on the future of community hospitals.2014-09-03T09:51:00Z2014-09-08T13:25:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/09/parliamentary-debate-on-future-of-community-hospitals.aspxHSMC PhD student appointed to Advisory Council on Misuse of DrugsKabir GangulyOne of our PhD students (Dr. Kostas Agath, a consultant psychiatrist) has been appointed by the Home Secretary to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, the body which makes recommendations to government on the control of dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs.2014-09-01T13:30:00Z2014-09-01T13:25:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/09/hsmc-phd-student-appointed-advisory-council-misuse-drugs.aspxHSMC to support States of Jersey with mental health services reviewPam NewbyHSMC is pleased to announce that Dr Mervyn Conroy and Robin Miller will be working in partnership with Contact Consulting on a project commissioned by Health and Social Services Department of the States of Jersey to consider the future of mental health services on the island.2014-08-21T09:01:00Z2014-08-21T08:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/08/hsmc-to-support-states-of-jersey-with-mental-health-services-review.aspxAmanda Beaufoy: Alumna of the Year 2014Pam NewbyCongratulations to social work student who wins Alumna of the Year award.2014-08-18T09:42:00Z2014-10-16T17:12:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/08/amanda-beaufoy-alumna-of-the-year.aspxIRiS research showcased at the American Sociological Association ConferencePam NewbyIn recognition of his pioneering work on undocumented migration in the UK, Dr Nando Sigona﻿ contributes to a thematic session on comparative approaches to migrant "illegality" at Sociological Conference in San Francisco.2014-08-18T08:57:00Z2014-08-18T08:48:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/08/iris-research-showcased-at-sociological-conference.aspxCHASM Conference July 2014Pam NewbyOver 50 delegates from academia, public, private and third sectors attended the CHASM conference: 'Financial Security in an Age of Austerity', which took place on Friday 18th July, at the Friends Meeting House, Euston, London.2014-08-13T09:03:00Z2014-08-13T08:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/08/chasm-conference-2014.aspxCelebrating social work at BirminghamPam NewbyFew people know that the University of Birmingham runs the oldest social work programme in the country, having been training social workers ever since 1908. Find out more.2014-08-12T12:13:00Z2014-08-12T12:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/08/celebrating-social-work-at-birmingham.aspxThe University of Birmingham celebrates its best ever performance in the National Student SurveyPam NewbyThe National Student Survey (NSS) has awarded the University of Birmingham an overall satisfaction mark of 89%, up from 88% for the past two years and a rise of five places among Russell Group institutions.2014-08-12T08:46:00Z2014-08-12T13:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2014/08/12-aug-nss.aspxRe-thinking camps as social and political spacesPam NewbyDr Nando Sigona's new article published by the international peer reviewed journal Citizenship Studies draws on his ethnography of camps in Italy for forcibly displaced Roma to argue for a more nuanced understanding of camps and camp-like institutions as spaces of sociality and politics.2014-08-11T15:57:00Z2014-08-11T15:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/08/rethinking-camps-as-social-and-political-spaces.aspxNew Head of College takes up postPam NewbyWe are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Saul Becker to the post of Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Social Sciences. Saul will join us in August 2014.2014-08-05T12:36:00Z2014-08-12T12:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2014/08/new-head-coss-announced.aspxSuperdiversity: Theory, method and practice in an era of changePam NewbyThe Institute for Research into Superdiversity recently held the world's first international, interdisciplinary conference on superdiversity at the University of Birmingham Business School.2014-07-24T15:40:00Z2014-07-24T15:25:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/07/superdiversity-theory-method-and-practice-in-an-era-of-change.aspxWhat does the future hold for the NHS?Pam NewbyThe following articles in the recently published publication reflect the broad range of interests held by HSMC colleagues, but all consider the future challenges and opportunities for the NHS, and interpret leadership in a range of contexts.2014-07-21T16:21:00Z2014-07-21T16:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/07/what-does-the-future-hold-for-the-nhs.aspxClass of 2014Pam NewbyCongratulations to everyone celebrating their graduation in July 2014!2014-07-21T15:40:00Z2014-07-21T15:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/07/class-of-2014.aspxA short history of Park HousePam NewbyFind out more about the history of Park House, home of the Health Services Management Centre.2014-07-21T14:24:00Z2014-07-21T14:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/07/history-of-park-house.aspxFunded PhD opportunities: School of Social PolicyPam NewbyThe School of Social Policy at the University of Birmingham, is seeking to recruit two full time doctoral research scholarships. Find out how to apply.2014-07-21T13:48:00Z2014-07-24T17:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/07/funded-phd-opportunities.aspxHSMC Annual Health Policy Lecture 2014Kabir GangulyWhat does the future hold for the NHS? That was the hotly debated question at the Health Services Management Centre annual Health Policy Lecture held on 25 June.2014-07-15T14:06:00Z2014-09-03T14:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/07/hsmc-health-policy-lecture.aspxLecturer recognised for exceptional work with Excellence in Teaching AwardPam NewbyCongratulations to Dawn River, Lecturer in the Institute of Applied Social Studies in the School of Social Policy, who has received the 2014 School of Social Policy and College of Social Sciences Award for Excellence in Teaching.2014-07-10T16:06:00Z2014-07-14T16:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/07/lecturer-recognised-for-exceptional-work-with-excellence-in-teaching-award.aspxUniversity of Birmingham wins Outstanding International StrategyPam NewbyAcademics from the University of Birmingham and a Research Foundation in Rio de Janeiro working to facilitate academic cooperation in Brazil and the UK.2014-07-10T11:29:00Z2014-07-10T11:12:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/07/university-of-birmingham-wins-outstanding-international-strategy.aspxInternational Network for Research on Asset Policies (INRAP)Pam NewbyWe are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative – The International Network for Research on Asset Policies (INRAP) – which aims to bring together for the first time, academics, policymakers, research centres and networks, working within the broad area of 'asset-based' policies.2014-07-10T11:10:00Z2014-07-10T11:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/07/international-network-for-research--on-asset-policies.aspxThe essence of community hospitalsPam NewbyThe statement from Simon Stevens about the role of small hospitals in the NHS is welcome, and unexpected. Those communities who are actively campaigning to keep their valued local hospitals are stopped in their tracks. Can this be right – does the NHS have room now for community hospitals as part of its infrastructure? A clear message from the CEO of the NHS would suggest so.2014-07-10T08:42:00Z2014-07-10T08:48:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/the-essence-of-community-hospitals.aspxBritain's youngest carersPam NewbyNew Pro-Vice Chancellor for the College of Social Sciences, Professor Saul Becker, features in a one hour documentary which aired on Channel 4 last night on 'Britain's youngest carers'.2014-07-10T08:06:00Z2014-07-10T15:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/07/tv-documentary-features-britains-youngest-carers.aspxPeking University collaborationPam NewbyA delegation from HSMC was in Beijing last week to meet with representatives from the Health Science Centre at Peking University to share experiences of health care reform.2014-07-07T08:23:00Z2014-07-07T08:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/07/peking-university-collaboration.aspxTranslation and Translanguaging: Investigating linguistic and cultural transformations in superdiverse wards in four citiesPam NewbyThe Launch Conference of the research project 'Translation and Translanguaging: Investigating Linguistic and Cultural Transformations in Superdiverse Wards in Four UK Cities', will be held at the University of Birmingham Business School on Friday 18 July.2014-07-02T16:23:00Z2014-07-02T16:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/07/translation-and-translanguaging.aspxWe want to hear from you!Pam NewbyWe want to ensure you and your colleagues are able to make use of our ideas and engage with us in a way that's convenient, accessible and most importantly useful to you. Complete our online questionnaire and be entered in a prize draw to win £250 for a registered charity of your choice.2014-07-02T10:59:00Z2014-07-02T10:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/06/we-want-to-hear-from-you.aspxThe moral compexities of child protection: mothers, children and the statePam NewbySue White, Professor of Social Work for Children and Families, contributes to the latest Birmingham Brief.2014-07-02T08:01:00Z2014-07-02T07:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/07/moral-complexities-of-child-protection-mothers-children-and-the-state.aspxWhose sea? Mare nostrum and the politics of migration in the MedPam NewbyOn the eve of Italy's EU presidency, IRiS academic Dr Sigona discusses the politics underpinning current responses to the migration crisis in the Med and how new wave of nationalism could scupper Italy's bid for EU-wide response to migrant boats.2014-07-01T09:28:00Z2014-07-01T09:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/07/whose-sea-mare-nostrum-and-the-politics-of-migration-in-the-med.aspxBeyond Islamophobia? Media shows Muslim families to be 'normal'Pam NewbyFor some time now, speculation has raged over the number of young British Muslims travelling to Syria and Iraq with the intention of fighting in the ongoing conflicts there. Dr Chris Allen writes in a recent article in 'The Conversation'.2014-07-01T08:36:00Z2014-07-01T09:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/07/beyond-islamophobia-media-shows-muslim-families-to-be-normal.aspxPractising integration in the EUPam NewbyThis paper in the IRiS Working Paper series, by Rachel Humphris (University of Oxford) reviews integration practices undertaken by civil society and local institutions across European Member States that have been identified as 'good practice' examples.2014-06-30T12:05:00Z2014-06-30T12:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/practising-integration-in-the-eu.aspxTransition to adulthood of former unaccompanied minors - new ESRC grantPam NewbyDr Nando Sigona is co-PI on a new ESRC research project on young migrants subject to immigration control in Europe.2014-06-30T12:05:00Z2014-06-30T12:02:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/transition-to-adulthood-of-former-unaccompanied-minors.aspxCauses and experiences of poverty among economic migrantsPam NewbyA new IRiS Working Paper by Simon Pemberton, Jenny Phillimore and David Robinson addresses causes and experiences of poverty among economic migrants, through a detailed review of academic and policy literature in this latest addition to the IRiS Working Paper series.2014-06-30T11:45:00Z2014-06-30T11:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/causes-and-experiences-of-poverty-among-economic-migrants.aspxHSMC to support Age UK's Integrated Care ProgrammePam NewbyHSMC's Professor Jon Glasby is supporting research being undertaken by Age UK to understand the impact of more person-centred, integrated care on outcomes for older people and for the health and social care system.2014-06-30T10:30:00Z2014-06-30T10:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/06/hsmc-to-support-age-uk-integrated-care-programme.aspxWorld Refugee DayPam NewbyFriday 20 June was World Refugee Day, ''a time to commemorate the strength and resilience of the millions of people around the world who are forced to flee their homes due to war and human rights abuses''2014-06-30T10:10:00Z2014-06-30T09:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/world-refugee-day.aspxPublic Services Social Value Act: The gap between policy and practicePam NewbyIn January 2013, assessments of the social value of public services became officially enforced via the Public Services (Social Value) Act (2012). For the first time, public sector commissioners are legally required to consider the wider social, economic and environmental benefits of services in the procurement process.2014-06-30T10:10:00Z2014-06-30T09:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/public-services-social-value-act.aspxMother, child and state: the moral complexities of child protectionNathan JohnsonUniversity researchers have drawn attention to the numbers of children successively compulsorily removed from the same mother through the family courts. The Nuffield Foundation-funded work, by Karen Broadhurst, Claire Mason and Judith Harwin of the Universities of Brunel and Manchester, has caused a flurry of media interest, with the BBC noting that 7,143 mothers were involved in repeat care cases, affecting 22,790 children. Professor Sue White contributes to the latest Birmingham Brief.2014-06-27T11:51:00Z2014-06-27T11:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/mother-child-state.aspxOne Million Unsung Heroes: Secret Change Leaders of the NHSPam NewbyAt the NHS Confederation earlier this month, undoubtedly there were some elite speakers: Andy Burnham, Jeremy Hunt, Norman Lamb, Simon Stevens. They had some 'big ticket' agendas including co-commissioning, integration, place, patient voice, big data and finance all aimed at doing more for less to a higher standard.2014-06-18T09:03:00Z2014-06-18T08:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/one-million-unsung-heroes-secret-change-leaders-of-the-nhs.aspxNew publication: Sans Papiers - The social and economic lives of young undocumented migrantsPam NewbyIRiS academic Dr Nando Sigona is co-author with Professor Alice Bloch and Professor Roger Zetter of Sans Papiers: The social and economic lives of young undocumented migrants published by Pluto Press.2014-06-17T15:27:00Z2014-06-18T08:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/sans-papiers-the-social-and-economic-lives-of-undocumented-migrants.aspxSuperdiversity: A new reality with new challengesPam NewbyProfessor Jenny Phillimore, Director of the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS), presented 'Superdiversity: A new reality with new challenges', at Social Work in a Changing World, at the University of Sheffield on 17 June 2014.2014-06-17T15:27:00Z2014-06-17T15:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/superdiversity-a-new-reality-with-new-challenges.aspxPodcast: Jacqui Smith and Marcia Shakespeare on the shooting of Letisha Shakespeare and combating gang culturePam NewbyPodcast of Jacqui Smith (former Home Secretary) and Marcia Shakespeare (mother of Letisha Shakespeare) talking about gang culture and the shooting of Letisha in Birmingham in 2003.2014-06-17T09:09:00Z2014-06-17T08:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/jacqui-smith-marcia-shakespeare.aspxDark legacy of Birmingham's 'Trojan Horse' episodePam NewbyDespite the findings from the investigations into 21 Birmingham schools by Ofsted being published on Monday, the shadow cast by Operation Trojan Horse's allegations are likely to loom large over the city's Muslims.2014-06-16T13:30:00Z2014-06-17T15:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/dark-legacy-of-birminghams-trojan-horse-episode.aspxReimagining society in an era of superdiversity: New IRiS Working Paper SeriesPam NewbyIRiS Working Paper Series offers a platform to showcase research that is theoretically and methodologically innovative, empirically grounded and policy relevant on the emerging field of superdiversity.2014-06-12T15:32:00Z2014-06-18T08:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/reimagining-society-in-an-era-of-superdiversity-new-iris-working-paper-series.aspxNew publication: The Oxford Handbook on Refugee and Forced Migration StudiesPam NewbyIRiS academic Dr Nando Sigona is co-editor with Dr Elena Fiddian Qasmiyeh, Professor Gil Loescher and Dr Katy Long of The Oxford Handbook on Refugee and Forced Migration Studies published today by Oxford University Press as part of its world-renowned Oxford Handbook series.2014-06-12T14:58:00Z2014-06-17T15:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/new-publication-oxford-handbook-on-refugee-and-forced-migration-studies.aspxCommissioning of mental health servicesPam NewbyThe report from the joint TSRC - HSMC research team investigating the commissioning of mental health services has been published this week.2014-06-12T14:09:00Z2014-06-12T14:05:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/06/commissioning-of-mental-health-services.aspxMen, masculinity and mental health: Changing the discoursePam NewbyIn Men's Health Week (June 9th- 15th) the Men's Health Forum are spearheading the campaign to improve men's wellbeing with a focus on work, stress and unemployment including interventions within the workplace.2014-06-11T14:04:00Z2014-06-11T13:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/men-masculinity-and-mental-health.aspxThe revolving door turns once morePam NewbyIn our latest Viewpoint Piece HSMC's Mark Exworthy looks at the debate surrounding national and local approaches to running the English health system.2014-06-09T14:12:00Z2014-06-09T14:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/the-revolving-door-turns-once-more.aspxHSMC Professors co-author new book on health reformPam NewbyProfessors Russell Mannion and Martin Powell have co-authored, with colleagues from Durham University, a new book on health reform: Reforming healthcare: What's the evidence?, Policy Press.2014-06-09T08:58:00Z2014-06-09T08:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/06/hsmc-professors-coauthor-new-book-on-health-reform.aspxProfessor Jenny Phillimore gives presentation on Civic engagement in the superdiverse cityKabir GangulyInformation on Professor Jenny Phillimore gives presentation on Civic engagement in the superdiverse city2014-06-06T11:00:00Z2014-06-06T11:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/professor-jenny-phillimore-gives-presentation-on-civic-engagement.aspxBirmingham has most to lose in Gove-May extremism rowPam NewbyAllegations of an "Islamist" plot to infiltrate and take over schools in Birmingham at the centre of Operation Trojan Horse are looking increasingly thin. But they have caused a very public row between education secretary Michael Gove and home secretary Theresa May over how to deal with extremism in schools, Dr Chris Allen writes in today's 'Conversation'.2014-06-05T17:18:00Z2014-06-18T14:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/birmingham-has-most-to-lose-in-gove-may-extremism-row.aspxOperation Trojan Horse: Examining the 'Islamic takeover' of Birmingham schoolsPam NewbyIt is believed that at least 25 schools in Birmingham are now being investigated in response to allegations of what the media and city council are routinely describing as "takeover" bids by "hardline Muslims". IASS's Chris Allen comments on 'Operation Trojan Horse'.2014-06-03T15:25:00Z2014-06-18T14:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/operation-trojan-horse-examining-islamic-takeover-of-birmingham-schools.aspxProfessor Jeffrey Braithwaite gives seminar on findings of Care Track Australia at HSMCPam NewbyProfessor Jeffrey Braithwaite, Director of the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at the University of New South Wales, Sydney and Honorary Professor at HSMC gave a seminar entitled - CareTrack Australia: the levels of appropriate care in Australia and the European and UK implications.2014-06-03T13:27:00Z2014-06-03T12:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/06/prof-jeffrey-braithwaite-gives-seminar-on-findings-of-care-track-australia-at-hsmc.aspxIRiS research video: Dr Ricky JosephPam NewbyIn the latest addition to the IRiS research videos, Dr Ricky Joseph talks about the Doctoral Research Diversity Network (DRDN) and how this research fits in with the work on the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS).2014-06-02T17:02:00Z2014-06-02T16:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/06/video-new-iris-research-film.aspxProfessor Julian Le Grand gives seminar on 'Trust, shove or nudge? Reflections on public service reforms at HSMC'Pam NewbyJulian Le Grand, Richard Titmuss Professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics and a former Senior Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister (2003-2005) gave a seminar entitled 'Trust, shove or nudge? Reflections on public service reform' at HSMC on 14th May.2014-06-02T14:58:00Z2014-06-03T12:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/06/reflections-on-public-service-reforms-at-hsmc.aspxSymposium: Quality, satisfaction and governancePam NewbyProfessor Mark Exworthy is speaking at a conference in Oslo, Norway on "doctors´ professional satisfaction, quality of care, and the governance of health care organizations" (June 2-3, 2014).2014-06-02T11:15:00Z2014-06-02T11:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/06/symposium-quality-satisfaction-and-governance.aspxHealth literacy - Is our education system addressing or widening health inequalities?Kabir GangulyHilary Brown – fellow at the Health Services Management Centre discusses the issue of health literacy in our latest Viewpoint Piece.2014-05-29T16:10:00Z2014-05-29T15:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/health-literacy.aspxEvidencing superdiversity in the census and beyondPam NewbyA new article by IRiS academic Professor Martin Stringer, entitled 'Evidencing superdiversity in the census and beyond' has been published by Taylor and Francis online2014-05-21T15:09:00Z2014-05-21T14:42:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/05/evidencing-superdiversity-in-the-census-and-beyond.aspxIRiS academic, Professor Kiran Trehan, inaugural lecturePam NewbyIRiS academic to give Inaugural Lecture on 'Enterprise and Diversity: Walking the Talk through Politics and Emotions to Policy Impact, on 25 June 2014.2014-05-21T14:14:00Z2014-05-21T14:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/05/professor-kiran-trehan-inaugural-lecture.aspxLatest articles from IRiS research fellowPam NewbyTwo new articles by Aleksandra Grzymala-Kazlowska, Marie Curie Research Fellow based in the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS), have been published recently by SAGE.2014-05-20T09:07:00Z2014-05-21T08:02:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/05/latest-articles-from-iris-research-fellow.aspxTough choices and new opportunities in a cold fiscal climatePam NewbyTo coincide with the publication of the latest HSMC newsletter the editors Iestyn Williams and Jenny Harlock reflect on how the NHS is coping with the challenges brought by austerity.2014-05-19T17:04:00Z2014-05-19T16:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/tough-choices-and-new-opportunities-in-cold-fiscal-climate.aspxTwo cents worth?Pam NewbyFate over the last month has transpired to bring into sharper relief the issue of how the NHS (in England) has become more exposed to and influenced by international trends in health policy and management.2014-05-19T17:04:00Z2014-05-19T16:42:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/two-cents-worth.aspxAlcoholism: Heartsink or microcosm?Kabir GangulyFew GPs get excited by seeing known alcoholics walk into their surgery; they are the classic 'heartsink' patients, with a host of problems, often insoluble.2014-05-19T17:04:00Z2014-10-07T12:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/alcoholism-heartsink-or-microcosm.aspxInternational Nurses' DayPam NewbyRecently it was International Nurses' day - a day when nurses across the world celebrate and reflect on nursing through a variety of ways. I wanted to add my reflections to this, in part generated from a small comment made by Simon Stevens, the Chief Executive of NHS England in his inaugural speech last month (link below). He mentioned the need for "more professional authority for nurses and midwives" – but does this matter?2014-05-19T17:04:00Z2014-05-19T15:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/international-nurses-day.aspxSandwell Public Health - My life coursePam NewbyJohn Middleton, the longest serving Director of Public Health until his retirement earlier this year, reflects on his career.2014-05-19T17:04:00Z2014-05-19T15:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/sandwell-public-health.aspxWho knows best? Older people's contribution to understanding and preventing avoidable hospital admissionsPam NewbyFaced with an ageing population and a growing number of people with long-term conditions, a common concern for policy makers has been that high levels of emergency hospital admissions concentrate too many resources in expensive, acute care, leaving insufficient funding to invest in community-based alternatives.2014-05-19T17:04:00Z2014-05-19T16:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/05/older-peoples-contribution-to-understanding-and-preventing-avoidable-hospital-admissions.aspxNHS Confederation Annual Conference and ExhibitionPam NewbyThe Health Services Management Centre are delighted to be attending NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition, 4 - 6 June 2014. This year's conference is being held at the Liverpool ACC and HSMC have a stand (H74) all week in the exhibition hall.2014-05-15T16:43:00Z2014-05-15T16:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/05/nhs-confederation-annual-conference-and-exhibition.aspxPublic service workers will have to become Jacks and Jills of all tradesPam NewbyAn article by HSMC's Catherine Needham entitled 'Public service workers will have to become Jacks and Jills of all trades' was published in 'The Guardian' today, 15 May 2014.2014-05-15T14:51:00Z2014-05-15T17:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/05/public-service-workers-will-have-to-become-jacks-and-jills-of-all-trades.aspxHSMC Professor presents latest research at National Patient Safety Seminar held in LondonPam NewbyProfessor Russell Mannion is presenting the emerging findings from a NIHR project he is leading.2014-05-14T14:40:00Z2014-05-14T14:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/05/hsmc-prof-presents-latest-research-at-national-patient-safety-seminar.aspxChronic disease and integrated carePam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby is the theme lead for chronic disease and integrated care for the West Midlands CLAHRC, a five-year multi-million pound programme funded by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) and matched with funds provided by local health and social services.2014-05-14T14:13:00Z2014-05-14T13:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/05/chronic-disease-and-integrated-care.aspxSocial Work students in succesful exchange trip to NuremburgPam NewbySocial Work students on the BA and MA qualifying programmes at Birmingham, have recently returned from a successful and enjoyable Erasmus exchange trip with Georg Simon Ohm University in Nuremburg.2014-05-14T11:59:00Z2014-07-02T08:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/05/social-work-student-exchange-nuremburg.aspxSaving humans: Migration, poverty and super-exclusionPam NewbyJenny Phillimore, Director of the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) has contributed to the 'Saving Humans' Blog.2014-05-14T08:34:00Z2014-05-14T08:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/05/saving-humans-migration-poverty-and-super-exclusion.aspxSaving humans: the future of health and social carePam NewbyIn four new blogs Jon Glasby discusses aspects of the future of health and social care.2014-05-14T08:09:00Z2014-05-14T08:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/05/saving-humans-the-future-of-health-and-social-care.aspxHSMC Annual Health Policy LectureKabir GangulyThe seventh HSMC Annual Health Policy Lecture will be held at Medical School, University of Birmingham on Wednesday 25th June at 6.15pm.After a very difficult year in 2013 and in a challenging policy and financial context, the NHS has recently appointed a new Chief Executive of NHS England and is heading towards a 2015 general election. Against this background, the health policy lecture is entitled: 'What does the future hold for the NHS?'2014-05-09T14:50:00Z2014-05-09T14:42:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/05/hsmc-annual-health-policy-lecture.aspxAcademic advises on development of community housing industry in AustraliaPam NewbyProfessor David Mullins who developed the adapted Delphi methodology being used by academics from University of New South Wales, Swinburne and University of Western Australia to track change in the Australian non profit housing sector will be contributing to a seminar on the latest Australian findings next Tuesday in Sydney.2014-05-08T11:38:00Z2014-05-08T11:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/05/academic-advises-on-development-of-community-housing-in-australia.aspxCHASM conference date announced: Friday 18 July 2014Pam NewbyCHASM Conference 'Financial Security in an Age of Austerity', 18 July 2014 - places are limited so book your place now!2014-04-28T17:28:00Z2014-06-17T13:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/chasm-conference-date-announced.aspxThe challenges of regulating high-cost, short-term credit: A comparison of UK and Australian ApproachesPam NewbyThe Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM) have recently published a paper written by Jodi Gardner, Research Fellow, entitled 'The Challenges of Regulating high-cost, short-term Credit: A comparison of UK and Australian Approaches'.2014-04-28T16:21:00Z2014-04-28T15:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/challenges-of-regulating-high-cost-short-term-credit.aspx2nd Public Service Academy Speed Networking Employability Event - 26 February 2014Pam NewbyAfter the success of last year's Public Service Academy Employability Event, the Schools of Government and Society and Social Policy, in conjunction with the Public Service Academy (PSA) and the College of Social Science Careers Network, held its second employability event on 26 February 2014.2014-04-28T14:18:00Z2014-04-28T13:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/psa-speed-networking-employability-event.aspxWhat should we do about payday lending? Lessons from AustraliaPam NewbyPayday lenders have become demonised over the last couple of years for preying on the poor, with loan APRs that can easily exceed 4,000 per cent. In response to this, the UK government announced in November 2013 that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) must introduce some limitation on the cost of credit by January 2015.2014-04-28T08:02:00Z2014-04-28T07:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/what-should-we-do-about-payday-lending.aspxTools for Talking Launch Event 28 April - School of PsychologyKabir GangulyInformation on Tools for Talking Launch Event 28 April - School of Psychology2014-04-24T15:58:00Z2014-04-25T15:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/tools-for-talking-launch-event-28-april.aspxOperation Trojan Horse: Examining the 'Islamic takeover' of Birmingham schoolsPam NewbyIt is believed that at least 25 schools in Birmingham are now being investigated in response to allegations of what the media and city council are routinely describing as 'takeover' bids by 'hardline Muslims'. Dr Chris Allen contributes to the latest Birmingham Brief.2014-04-17T12:25:00Z2014-04-17T12:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/operation-trojan-horse-examining-islamic-takeover-of-birmingham-schools.aspxIrregular migrant crossings in the MediterraneanPam NewbyDr Nando Sigona from the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS), was interviewed recently by Jon Sopel on the BBC World's Global on Melilla, Lampedusa and Fortress Europe.2014-04-17T11:03:00Z2014-04-17T13:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/irregular-migrant-crossings-in-the-mediterranean.aspxIRiS practitioner researchers organise exhibitionPam NewbyAll are welcome at this exhibition at the Barber Institute which is a snapshot of Birmingham's Chinese community captured through oral history interviews, photographs and other records.2014-04-17T07:56:00Z2014-04-17T07:47:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/iris-practitioner-researchers-organise-exhibition.aspxHousing and communities: Australian speaking engagementsPam NewbySocial Policy's David Mullins will be speaking at two events in Australia during May.2014-04-14T10:49:00Z2014-04-14T10:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/australian-speaking-engagements.aspxLeading social policy scholar appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the College of Social SciencesAndy TootellThe University of Birmingham is delighted to announce that Professor Saul Becker has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Social Sciences to drive forward Birmingham's ambitious plans to be a global centre for teaching and research across the social sciences.2014-04-10T14:25:00Z2014-04-11T00:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/04/Leading-social-policy-scholar-appointed-Pro-Vice-Chancellor-for-the-College-of-Social-Sciences.aspxRegistration for the IRiS Conference now openPam NewbyRegister now for the 2014 IRiS Conference 23-25 June.2014-04-10T08:44:00Z2014-04-10T08:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/registration-for-iris-conference-now-open.aspxWhose interests do we protect by refusing children asylum? Not ours, nor the childrenPam NewbyDr Nando Sigona of the Institute for Researchinto Superdiversity (IRiS), writes in 'The Conversation' in a recent article entitled 'Whose interests do we protect by refusing children asylum? Not ours, nor the children'.2014-04-10T08:19:00Z2014-07-02T08:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/whose-interests-do-we-protect-by-refusing-children-asylum.aspxResearch shows growth in empty homes activity in the MidlandsPam NewbyThe Housing and Communities Research Group at the University of Birmingham has today launched a case studies report following a programme of research, funded by the Building and Social Housing Foundation (BSHF) and the Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC), to evaluate the impact of the Empty Homes Community Grants Programme (EHCGP) in the Midlands.2014-04-08T11:16:00Z2014-04-08T11:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/research-shows-growth-in-empty-homes-activity-in-midlands.aspxNHS Foundation Trusts: 10 years onPam NewbyThere are over two million members of NHS Foundation Trusts. They ought to be a bedrock on which a participatory NHS can be built – after all medical professionals are expert on medical treatment, but patients are expert on what care and dignity feels like when receiving that treatment.2014-04-07T09:19:00Z2014-04-07T09:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/nhs-foundation-trusts-ten-years-on.aspxTaxing times for the NHSPam NewbyOn his first day as Chief Executive of NHS England, Simon Stevens stated that the National Health Service was facing its biggest challenge to date because of the most sustained 'budget crunch in its 66-year history'. He argued it was time to 'chart a new course' in order to face the really big challenges – dementia, obesity, inequalities, mental health and wellbeing, personalisation, prevention and empowerment. Only by 'radically transforming services' would the NHS continue to thrive.2014-04-07T08:21:00Z2014-04-07T08:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/04/taxing-times-for-the-nhs.aspx'Cinderella law' proposals are unhelpful and draconianPam NewbySue White, Professor of Social Work (Children and Families) in the School of Social Policy, contributes to an article in 'The Conversation', commenting on the proposed 'Cinderella law'.2014-04-02T11:29:00Z2014-07-02T07:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/cinderella-law-proposals-are-unhelpful-and-draconian.aspxSeeking sanctuary in the UK and the NetherlandsPam NewbyLinda Bakker from the University of Rotterdam is the main presenter at this IRiS hosted event on 9 April 2014 in Room 427 of the Muirhead Tower.2014-04-01T14:58:00Z2014-04-01T15:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/04/seeking-sanctuary-in-the-uk-and-the-netherlands.aspxChallenges for Simon StevensPam NewbyAs Simon Stevens starts work as the new Chief Executive of the NHS, the Health Services Management Centre asked people from the health policy community and beyond for a brief summary of his key challenges.2014-04-01T08:36:00Z2014-04-01T09:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/challenges-for-simon-stevens.aspxGeneration Rent: Facing the Challenges of Private Rental Expansion in BirminghamPam NewbyAll are welcome to this open seminar, the eighth hosted by the Housing and Communities Research Network. It will be held on Tuesday 29 April 2014 from 4.15 until 5.30 in Room 710 of the Muirhead Tower, University of Birmingham.2014-03-31T16:26:00Z2014-03-31T16:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/generation-rent-facing-the-challenges-of-private-rental-expansion-in-birmingham.aspxGovernment Workshop with Baroness WarsiPam NewbyStudents from the 'Doing of Not Doing God: religion, policy and politics' third year Social Policy undergraduate module were given the opportunity to meet and hear Baroness Sayeeda Warsi speak about the role and relevance of different religious communities in the city of Birmingham.2014-03-31T08:49:00Z2014-03-31T10:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/government-workshop-with-baroness-warsi.aspxWhat can the UK teach Canada about private health care?Pam NewbyEstablished shortly after the NHS, Canadian Medicare has been evolving since the 1950's, with its current principles and structure lain in place by the Canada Health Act of 1984.2014-03-27T15:31:00Z2014-03-27T15:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/what-can-the-uk-teach-canada-about-private-health-care.aspxHow financially inclusive is our society?Pam NewbyProfessor Karen Rowlingson, Director of the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM), recently took part in an 'Understanding Society podcast'.2014-03-27T09:58:00Z2014-03-27T10:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/03/how-financially-inclusive-is-our-society.aspxSpain's Moroccan enclavesPam NewbyDr Nando Sigona, from the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) was interviewed on recent migrants' irregular crossings in Spain's Moroccan enclaves on ITN's YouTube channel 'Truthloader'.2014-03-26T16:45:00Z2014-03-26T16:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/spains-moroccan-enclaves.aspxBudget 2014Pam NewbyProfessor Karen Rowlingson, Director of the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM), responds to George Osborne's 2014 budget, and how it might impact on ordinary people, in her recent contribution to the Birmingham Perspective.2014-03-26T11:45:00Z2014-03-26T11:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/budget-2014.aspxAnother killing in British detention: Who was Alois Dvorzac?Pam NewbyDr Nando Sigona, Birmingham Fellow at the Institute for Research into Superdiversity, University of Birmingham,, contributes to 'Open Democracy' in an article entitled 'Another killing in British detention: Who was Alois Dvorzac?'2014-03-19T16:00:00Z2014-03-19T15:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/another-killing-in-british-detention-who-was-alois-dvorzac.aspxProfessor Karen Rowlingson discusses the potential outcome of this week's budgetPam NewbyAcademics from the University of Birmingham, including Professor Karen Rowlingson from the School of Social Policy and Director of the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM), contributed to the latest Birmingham Perspective, to discuss the potential impact of this week's budget on ordinary people and the British economy.2014-03-18T10:48:00Z2014-03-18T10:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/karen-rowlingson-budget.aspxWhy are we only visible on St Patrick's Day?Pam NewbySt Patricks Day is celebrated by Irish and non-Irish communities across Britain with a confidence and inclusiveness that was unimaginable decades ago.2014-03-17T08:48:00Z2014-03-17T08:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/why-are-we-only-visible-on-st-patricks-day.aspxHospital Car Park Rage – a symptom of disempowerment disease?Kabir GangulyA recent conversation with senior clinical commissioners and providers sparked a debate about the perennial patient complaint of car parking at NHS sites.2014-03-14T10:13:00Z2014-03-14T10:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/hospital-car-park-rage.aspxWorking with Vulnerable Groups: A clinical handbook for GPsPam NewbyA new book co-edited by IRiS academic Paramjit Gill entitled 'Working with Vulnerable Groups: A clinical handbook for GPs' has recently been published.2014-03-13T17:13:00Z2014-03-13T17:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/working-with-vulnerable-groups.aspxSeeking sanctuary in the UK and the NetherlandsPam NewbyLinda Bakker from the University of Rotterdam is the main presenter at this IRiS hosted event on 9 April 2014 in Room 427 of the Muirhead Tower.2014-03-13T17:13:00Z2014-03-13T17:12:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/seeking-sanctuary-in-the-uk-and-the-netherlands.aspxAre expectations for integrating health and social care unrealistic?Pam NewbyAn article by HSMC's Robin Miller entitled 'Are expectations for integrating health and social care unrealistic?' was recently published in 'The Guardian'.2014-03-13T11:03:00Z2014-03-13T10:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/03/are-expectations-for-integrating-health-and-social-care-unrealistic.aspxBuilding better partnerships between academia and the NHSPam NewbyResearchers at the University of Birmingham hope the findings of a newly published study will help academics and health care professionals work more closely together in the future.2014-03-12T12:26:00Z2014-03-12T12:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/03/building-better-partnerships-between-academia-and-the-nhs.aspxKeeping the right side of MillPam NewbyQuestions of smoking regulations are currently in the news offering an opportunity to revisit Mill's famous dictum which, to paraphrase, allows restrictions on personal liberty only in order to prevent harm to others.2014-03-12T08:21:00Z2014-03-12T09:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/keeping-the-right-side-of-mill.aspxCHASM: Latest Briefing PapersPam NewbyRead the latest Briefing Paper now available on the CHASM website.2014-03-11T17:08:00Z2014-03-13T11:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/chasm-latest-briefing-paper.aspxIMF's win-win scenario: when re-distribution equals growthPam NewbyProfessor Karen Rowlingson writes in 'The Conversation' in an article entitled 'IMFs win-win scenario: when re-distribution equals growth'.2014-03-11T15:57:00Z2014-04-02T10:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/imfs-win-win-scenario-when-redistribution-equals-growth.aspxBuilding Better Health - Why Society Needs Joint Working Between Health, Housing and Social CarePam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby and Robin Miller explore the relationship between health, housing and social care in this special edition of Journal of Integrated Care.2014-03-11T08:42:00Z2014-04-08T09:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/03/building-better-health.aspxCare.data: A missed opportunityPam NewbyIn all the many important discussions about data security in the context of the Care.data project, other concerns, such as the marketisation of the research agenda and the resulting influence over which public health issues are highlighted, are often ignored. Outside the NHS, care.data will also be made available to think tanks, universities, charities, and private companies, as if they were all equivalent entities with equivalent motivations.2014-03-10T17:06:00Z2014-03-12T07:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/care-data-a-missed-opportunity.aspxWhat is the best age to start a family?Kabir GangulyThe average age that women give birth to their first child has been rising since the 1970s in England and Wales. It was 23.4 in 1969 and by 2012 that average stood at 28.1 years. The data are of course more interesting and complicated than an average figure suggests.2014-03-07T10:59:00Z2014-03-07T10:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/what-is-the-best-age-to-start-a-family.aspxSeminar: The production of migrants in contemporary capitalismPam NewbyAll are welcome at this free seminar, hosted by CREES/POLSIS, which will be of interest to all staff and students interested in Russia, Eastern Europe and the European Union.2014-03-05T11:26:00Z2014-03-13T09:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/seminar-the-production-of-migrants-in-contemporary-capitalism.aspxIRiS research rated 'Excellent' by European research councilsPam NewbyResearch conducted by researchers at the Institute for Research into Superdiversity has been rated 'Excellent' by the Arts and Humanities research councils of Europe.2014-03-03T16:50:00Z2014-04-08T09:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/03/iris-research-rated-excellent-by-european-research-council.aspxSet to care - enhancing compassionate care in practice: an Action Learning ApproachPam NewbyIn view of the emerging findings from the Time to Care project, and the wider evidence which suggests that an organisational approach is required if compassionate care is to be provided (Dixon-Woods et al 2013, Jacobs et al 2013, Kitson et al 2013, King's Fund 2011), a programme of work centred on enabling staff teams to support each other in placing care back at the heart of practice has been developed.2014-03-03T10:53:00Z2014-03-03T10:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/03/set-to-care-enhancing-compassionate-care-in-practice.aspxNHS Change Day - our pledgePam NewbySurely if there is one thing we should commit to changing on NHS Change day, it is the way we support NHS staff?2014-03-03T09:36:00Z2014-03-03T09:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/nhs-change-day-our-pledge.aspxSocial care for marginalised communities: understanding self-organisation for micro-provisionPam NewbyAlthough adult social care works with some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised people in society, for various reasons mainstream services don't always get it right for people. That's why there are different forms and sources of care and support developing outside the mainstream.2014-02-27T10:38:00Z2014-03-03T16:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/social-care-for-marginalised-communities.aspxIntegrated Care: an impossible dream?Kabir GangulyFor those of us who have worked, researched and led integrated care it is undoubtedly rewarding to see its importance being so recognised, promoted and supported. Whilst integration (or in other guises such as partnership, joint working or collaboration) is not a new policy intent as such, there was a time in which it appeared to be falling out of favour in the current reforms.2014-02-25T09:40:00Z2014-02-25T09:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/integrated-care-an-impossible-dream.aspxResearch on Choice Based Lettings (CBL) launched at JRF Seminar in YorkPam NewbyResearch by the Housing and Communities Research Group on the North Yorkshire Home Choice CBL scheme, funded by Joseph Rowntree Foundation was launched at a seminar in York on Friday February 21st.2014-02-20T13:28:00Z2014-04-08T09:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/02/research-on-choice-based-lettings.aspxCommissioning for healthy ageingPam NewbyThe Birmingham Policy Commissions are providing a way for the University's academics to link with leading figures in the public, private and third sectors in a bid to 'generate new thinking' on key contemporary policy issues.2014-02-19T16:36:00Z2014-02-19T16:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/commissioning-for-healthy-ageing.aspxThe future of diversity researchPam NewbyIRiS academic, Dr Nando Sigona, reports on 'The Future of Diversity Research' roundtable held at the University of Birmingham.2014-02-18T17:14:00Z2014-02-18T17:10:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/02/future-of-diversity-research.aspxHousing Quality Network: Evidence paper on going localPam NewbySome of the Birmingham Housing and Communities Research Group projects on community led housing that have featured in previous Housing and Communities Research Network seminars, are featured in the Housing Quality Network Evidence paper on Going Local.2014-02-18T14:29:00Z2014-02-18T14:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/02/housing-quality-network-evidence-paper-on-going-local.aspxIs integration or fragmentation the starting point to improve prevention?Pam NewbyHSMC's policy paper 17 is based on a discussion paper which was commissioned by the Institute for Social Change at Manchester University as part of a series of Knowledge Exchange Trials workshops which brought together academics, policy makers and programme stakeholders to facilitate exchange of ideas, expertise and research.2014-02-18T11:21:00Z2014-02-18T13:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/02/is-integration-or-fragmentation-the-starting-point-to-improve-prevention.aspxDeveloping and supporting the role of nurse board members in CCGsPam NewbyYvonne Sawbridge, HSMC Senior Fellow, is due to lead a session on the skills and competences and role of Nurses in Clinical Commissioning Groups at an event entitled "Developing and supporting the role of nurse board members", chaired by Stacey McCann, Commissioning Lead - Nursing, NHS England.2014-02-18T10:54:00Z2014-02-18T10:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/02/developing-and-supporting-the-role-of-nurse-board-members-in-ccgs.aspxHousing, race, community and conflict 50 years onPam NewbyThe Housing and Communities Research Network will be holding their 7th Seminar on Tuesday 25 February 2014 from 16.15 until 17.30 pm in Room 710, Muirhead Tower. Dr Ricky Joseph and Professor Alan Murie will be the main speakers at this event entitled 'Housing, race, community and conflict 50 years on'.2014-02-17T12:37:00Z2014-02-18T13:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/02/housing-race-community-and-conflict-fifty-years-on.aspxIntegrated Healthcare - Interactive academic engagement with policy stakeholders: Knowledge Exchange TrialsPam NewbyHSMC is hosting a knowledge transfer event with policy makers from the Department of Health. This workshop aims to raise awareness of the policy-making process, how research can influence policies and how academics can engage and collaborate with the 'user community' in policy and program development and implementation, for demonstrable impact.2014-02-13T11:49:00Z2014-02-13T11:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/02/integrated-healthcare-interactive-academic-engagement-with-policy-stakeholders.aspxHSMC Director Jon Glasby to chair the National Housing Federations Care Bill Conference: Simple steps to system change?Pam NewbyJon Glasby is to chair the National Housing Federation's Care Bill Conference which will provide the latest learning, expert advice and focused debate on the extent to which the Care Bill will give us the framework needed to make person-centred integrated care a reality.2014-02-13T09:25:00Z2014-02-13T16:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/02/hsmc-director-to-chair-national-housing-federations-care-bill-conference.aspx'The earlier the better campaign' - mixed messages from the NHS?Pam NewbyWe are now into the fourth week of the NHS England campaign – 'the earlier the better' designed to encourage the over 60s to seek help early over the winter period in order to tackle the rising number of older and frail people who are admitted to hospital because of respiratory or other chronic conditions.2014-02-12T11:46:00Z2014-02-12T11:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/the-earlier-the-better-campaign-mixed-messages-from-the-nhs.aspxCommissioning for mental wellbeing seminarPam NewbyYou are invited to a seminar on Wednesday 19 March 2014. Drawing on work undertaken by Professor Chris Heginbotham and Dr Karen Newbigging, the seminar provides an opportunity for commissioners and their partners to identify what they can do to translate current aspirations of public mental health into tangible commissioning strategies.2014-02-10T13:07:00Z2014-02-10T13:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/02/commissioning-for-mental-wellbeing.aspxRead about the School of Social Policy in Six LanguagesPam NewbyIn this recent addition to our website, you can now read about the work of the School of Social Policy in six different languages.2014-02-06T17:50:00Z2014-03-31T14:02:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/02/read-about-school-of-social-policy-in-six-languages.aspxStruggles against subjection: Implications of criminalization of migrants' everyday lives in EuropePam NewbyStruggles against subjection: the consequences of criminalization of migration on migrants' everyday lives, Agnieszka Kubal, University of Oxford, 12 February 2014, University of Birmingham.2014-02-06T17:50:00Z2014-02-06T17:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/02/struggles-against-subjection-implications-of-criminalization-for-migrants-everyday-lives-in-europe.aspxOne year since FrancisPam NewbyThe conclusions of the public inquiry into Stafford Hospital last February have loomed large over a year of intense focus on quality of care in the English NHS. Robert Francis QC's report famously included no less than 290 recommendations, providing the backdrop to a flurry of Government and policy responses.2014-02-06T09:33:00Z2014-02-13T16:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/one-year-since-francis.aspxHSMC contribute to Birmingham Policy Commission Report 'Health Ageing in the 21st Century: The best is yet to come'Pam NewbyAs the Care Bill 2013/14 reaches its final stages in the House of Lords, a Birmingham Policy Commission report makes a series of recommendations for future policy, practice and research.2014-02-05T14:01:00Z2014-02-13T16:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/02/hsmc-contribute-to-birmingham-policy-commission-report.aspxHSMC Professor raises concerns about the use of payment for performance schemes in health carePam NewbyProfessor Russell Mannion in a new an article published in the International Journal of Health Policy and Management warns of the dangers of expanding payment for performance schemes in health care in the absence of a robust evidence base.2014-02-05T13:25:00Z2014-02-13T16:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/02/use-of-payment-for-performance-schemes-in-health-care.aspxWorld Cancer Day: Waking up to realityPam NewbyWe have become much better at raising awareness, diagnosing and treating cancer and survival has doubled in the last 40 years - all news worth celebrating. But have we become better at helping people through their illness as they deal with the fear, the uncertainty, the pain, the anxiety and the loneliness, not to mention the confusion of treatment options and procedures and the exhaustion of navigating the system?2014-02-04T11:27:00Z2014-02-04T11:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/world-cancer-day-waking-up-to-reality.aspxBritish medical tourists seeking treatment overseas without sufficient information and advicePam NewbyA team of researchers (including Russell Mannion and Mark Exworthy from HSMC) has found that British people travelling abroad for medical treatment are often unaware of the potential health and financial consequences they could face.2014-02-03T13:16:00Z2014-02-03T13:10:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/02/british-medical-tourists-seeking-treatment-overseas-without-sufficient-information-and-advice.aspxChina crisis?Kabir GangulyThe ramifications of China's economic growth are being felt in all aspects of society, not least public services. Rising ambitions and expectations amongst the public are presenting enormous challenges to the Chinese government as it moves from a command-and-control to a mixed market economy. With inflation and unemployment remaining stable and economic growth remaining (moderately) strong (currently 7.5% pa), China may be able to meet growing demands for the time being. However, rising (income and geographical) inequality may yet threaten this.2014-01-30T17:23:00Z2014-01-31T13:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/china-crisis.aspxGraduate Internship: Amy Davenport, Health Exchange (2014)Pam NewbyAmy studied BA Social Policy and graduated in 2013. Whilst she was studying she also made the most of her time by working for her department and the university in a number of different capabilities. This ranged from supporting staff at open days and applicant visit days, leading tours and working for the marketing department, encouraging potential students to apply to UoB.2014-01-30T09:48:00Z2014-01-30T09:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/01/graduate-internship-amy-davenport.aspxHealth and Wellbeing Boards: A new type of partnership?Pam NewbyA great deal rests on Health and Wellbeing Boards (HWBs), a new type of local partnership. These were established under the Health and Social Care Act 2012, to act as a forum in which leaders from the local health and care system could work together to improve the health and wellbeing of their local population and promote integrated services.2014-01-29T10:28:00Z2014-01-29T10:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/health-and-wellbeing-boards-a-new-type-of-partnership.aspxDoctoral student achieves international recognitionPam NewbyDr Ching Yuen Luk's research, Health Insurance Reform in Shanghai and Hong Kong: Using the Lens of Historical Institutionalism has been chosen, by the editorial team of Journal of Health Organization and Management, as a Highly Commended Award winner of the 2013 Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Awards in the Healthcare Management category.2014-01-29T09:57:00Z2014-01-29T09:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/01/doctoral-student-achieves-international-recognition.aspxEnhance your career prospects with a PhD suitable for all aspects of social work, social policy and practicePam NewbyStudy our new Doctor of Social Work, designed for those involved in all aspects of social work, social policy and practice in a wide range of settings, including government, voluntary organisations, community-based projects, management, education, social care, health care, probation and user groups, as paid workers or volunteers.2014-01-29T08:52:00Z2014-03-31T13:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/01/doctor-of-social-work.aspxEthnography, diversity and urban spaceKabir GangulyDr Nando Sigona's article on 'Ethnography, diversity and urban space' included in Taylor & Francis' top 25 most read race & ethnicity articles of 20132014-01-27T16:44:00Z2014-01-27T16:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/01/ethnography-diversity-and-urban-space.aspxProviding effective preventative services for older peoplePam NewbyAn article by HSMC's Robin Miller entitled 'Providing effective preventative services for older people' was recently published in 'The Guardian'.2014-01-27T08:16:00Z2014-01-27T08:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/01/providing-effective-preventative-services-for-older-people.aspxHSMC seminar for LGBT History monthPam NewbyAt this seminar, Sarah Carr will present the findings of a new Health Services Management Centre Policy Paper on the role of small community organisations in supporting seldom heard groups.2014-01-23T13:41:00Z2014-01-23T13:33:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/01/social-care-and-the-seldom-heard.aspxWe need to value and support the emotional labour of NHS staffPam NewbyIn many ways, 2013 has been a tough year for the NHS. Following the Francis Inquiry into events at Mid-Staffordshire, we have also witnessed a number of other serious and high profile care failings, and – quite understandably - a public and media outcry. This has rightly led to a renewed focus on quality and compassion – but the risk is that in the process we hit the target and miss the point.2014-01-22T16:48:00Z2014-01-22T16:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/we-need-to-value-and-support-the-emotional-labour-of-nhs-staff.aspxHSMC welcomes new ProfessorPam NewbyHSMC welcomes Mark Exworthy who has joined HSMC as Professor of Health Policy & Management from Royal Holloway, University of London where he was Course Director of the MSc `Leadership and Management in Health'.2014-01-22T14:24:00Z2014-01-22T14:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/01/hsmc-welcomes-professor-exworthy.aspxIRiS Podcast: Beyond Reason: The Philosophy and Politics of ImmigrationPam NewbySpeaker: Philip Cole, University of the West of England. Migration, Citizenship and Diversity: Questioning the Boundaries Seminar Series.2014-01-21T11:46:00Z2014-01-22T10:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/01/beyond-reason.aspxNHS Management Training Scheme named as top 10 graduate employerPam NewbyThe NHS graduate management training scheme, jointly awarded by the Health Services Management Centre (HSMC) and Manchester Business School (MBS), has once again been recognised as one of the country's most popular graduate training schemes, appearing in the top ten of the latest issue of The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers.2014-01-20T17:48:00Z2014-01-20T17:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/01/nhs-management-training-scheme-named-as-top-ten-graduate-employer.aspxNHS staff do a fantastic job, it's time we gave them more creditPam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby writes for 'The Conversation' in an article 'NHS staff do a fantastic job, it's time we gave them more credit'.2014-01-20T11:46:00Z2014-04-02T10:52:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/01/nhs-staff-do-a-fantastic-job-its-time-we-gave-them-more-credit.aspxObesity: Why you are not always just what you eatKabir GangulyDr Kate Warren is Registrar in Public Health at the HSMC and discusses obesity: Why you are not always what you eat.2014-01-17T17:04:00Z2014-01-17T16:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/obesity-why-you-are-not-always-just-what-you-eat.aspx'Turning the welfare state upside down?' Developing a new approach to adult social carePam NewbyHSMC are holding a one-day workshop focusing on ways to build on social capital and community resources on 7 April 2014.2014-01-16T17:24:00Z2014-01-16T17:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/01/turning-the-welfare-state-upside-down.aspxIn 2014 will the NHS start to put the patient first?Pam NewbyMark Newbold, Chief Executive of the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust and Honorary Senior Fellow at HSMC, asks the question 'In 2014, will the NHS start to put the patient first?2014-01-15T08:30:00Z2014-01-15T08:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/will-nhs-put-the-patient-first.aspxMasterclass in Integrated CarePam NewbyHSMC is hosting an International Masterclass in Integrated Care in partnership with the International Federation of Integrated Care, Advancing Quality Alliance and the New Zealand based organisation Penny and Associates Ltd.2014-01-13T12:47:00Z2014-01-13T12:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2014/01/masterclass-in-integrated-care.aspxLatest research videos from IRiSPam NewbyWatch the latest videos of researchers from across the University talking about their particular areas of research and how this fits in with the work of the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS).2014-01-08T12:39:00Z2014-01-08T12:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/01/iris-research-videos.aspxWhat service integration looks like from MelbournePam NewbyOne student's experience of travelling from the University of Melbourne to undertake a five-day intensive public management subject as part of her master's degree. Over the course of the week, she felt incredibly fortunate to hear from an amazing array of guest speakers from the Health Services Management Centre and the Institute of Local Government Studies at the University of Birmingham, as well as Birmingham City Council.2014-01-08T08:56:00Z2014-01-08T08:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2014/melbourne-university.aspxIRiS Seminar SeriesPam NewbyAll are welcome to these seminars which will be followed by light refreshments. No need to register, just turn up!2014-01-06T17:24:00Z2014-02-17T14:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2014/01/iris-seminar-series.aspxPhD opportunity: Youth Homelessness in BirminghamPam NewbyAn exciting opportunity has arisen to study for a PhD on youth homelessness, in collaboration with St Basils, and based in the Housing and Communities Research Group in the School of Social Policy.2013-12-19T17:02:00Z2013-12-19T17:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/12/collaborative-phd-opportunity-st-basils.aspxPartnership working in health and social care: What is integrated care and how can we deliver it?Pam NewbyThe second edition of this bestselling book provides a concise 'warts and all' introduction to partnership and integration, summarising updated references to current policy and research setting out useful frameworks and approaches, and helping policy makers and practitioners to work more effectively together, with greater emphasis on 'integrated care'2013-12-16T17:45:00Z2013-12-18T13:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/12/partnership-working-in-health-and-social-care.aspxBirmingham Brief: Why doesn't work pay?Pam NewbyThe labour market has shown some signs of recovery in the last year with a fall in unemployment, but getting a job is no guarantee of avoiding poverty and for many people with jobs, work no longer seems to pay.2013-12-16T08:32:00Z2014-02-17T14:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/12/why-doesnt-work-pay.aspxBirmingham Brief: Why doesn't work pay?Pam NewbyThe labour market has shown some signs of recovery in the last year with a fall in unemployment, but getting a job is no guarantee of avoiding poverty and for many people with jobs, work no longer seems to pay.2013-12-16T08:31:00Z2013-12-16T08:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2013/12/why-doesnt-work-pay.aspxBirmingham student wins 'Children's Social Worker of the Year'Pam NewbyCongratulations to social work student who qualified three years ago, who has been awarded 'Children's Social Worker of the Year' award.2013-12-12T10:02:00Z2014-03-31T13:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/12/birmingham-social-work-student-wins-childrens-social-worker-of-the-year-award.aspxCollege of Social Science Fifth Anniversary AwardsPam NewbyAcademics from the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) fared well at the College of Social Science Fifth Anniversary awards.2013-12-11T09:12:00Z2013-12-11T09:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/12/college-fifth-anniversary-awards.aspxGovernment launch Extremism Task Force ReportPam NewbyChris Allen comments in Guardian article following launch of Government's Extremism Task Force Report.2013-12-04T10:09:00Z2014-01-07T08:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/12/extremism-task-force-report-launched.aspxRead HSMC's latest newsletterPam NewbyDownload HSMC's latest newsletter.2013-12-04T09:13:00Z2013-12-04T09:10:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/12/hsmc-latest-newsletter.aspxYvonne Sawbridge attends the NHS Alliance annual conferenceKabir GangulyThe aim of the 'Breaking Boundaries' event was to explore how commissioners and providers can best work together moving forward, given their experiences of the new order to date.2013-12-02T09:19:00Z2013-12-02T09:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/11/yvonne-sawbridge-annual-conference.aspxOlder people's prevention services: local authority and voluntary sector perspectivesKabir GangulyThird Sector Organisations (TSOs) have historically played a significant role in the delivery of adult social care. Often associated with qualities such as strong community links, access to disadvantaged groups and innovative practice, TSOs remain a popular choice with local authority commissioners as providers of preventative services such as befriending, help with shopping and domestic work, and exercise and social groups.2013-11-28T09:53:00Z2013-11-28T15:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/11/older-peoples-prevention-services.aspxHSMC academic presents at international priority setting conferencePam NewbyIestyn Williams was a guest speaker at the recent international conference on 'Legitimization and Framework of Decisions on Prioritization in Medicine' in Bayreuth, Germany2013-11-27T15:01:00Z2013-11-27T14:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/11/international-priority-setting-conference.aspxFocus on disability blogPam NewbyHSMC's Professor Jon Glasby has recently contributed to the University of Birmingham's Focus on Disability blog on the policy of Direct Payments.2013-11-27T14:39:00Z2013-11-27T14:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/11/focus-on-disability-blog.aspxDoes Doctor know best?Pam NewbyTwo questions of evidence have long made personal health budgets controversial. The first - do personal health budgets work - was answered by the independent evaluation of the national pilot programme published last year.2013-11-26T11:49:00Z2013-11-26T11:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2013/does-doctor-know-best.aspxHSMC doctoral researchers at Festival of Social SciencePam NewbyEmilie Whitaker and Jenni Lynch doctoral research students at HSMC presented at the ESRC Festival of Social Science on 9th November in the new Birmingham Library.2013-11-26T09:58:00Z2013-11-26T09:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/11/hsmc-doctoral-research-students-at-festival-of-social-science.aspxBirmingham Brief: Lifting the veil on anti-Muslim hate crimes against British womenPam NewbyChris Allen has been leading a team at the University of Birmingham that has been working with Muslim women to try and raise awareness and improve understanding about the high levels of anti-Muslim hate they experience in their everyday lives in today's Britain. The findings from the project are being launched this week at the Houses of Parliament in a new report 'Maybe we are Hated' The experience and impact of aniti-Muslim hate on British Muslim women.2013-11-21T18:00:00Z2013-11-21T16:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/11/lifting-the-veil-on-anti-muslim-hate-crimes-against-british-women.aspxEvent: The in/visibility of being Romani: Constructions of ethnic belonging among (migrant) Romani communities in AustriaPam NewbyAll are welcome to this event hosted by the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS), which is being held on Monday 25 November 2013 from 13.00 - 14.00 in Room 417 of the Muirhead Tower. In this seminar Barbara Tiefenbacher, PhD Researcher at the University of Vienna and Visiting Fellow in IRiS at the University of Birmingham,will compare the formation of ethnic belonging(s) in two different Romani communities.2013-11-21T08:49:00Z2014-01-06T14:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/11/constructions-of-ethnic-belonging.aspxJoint working between general practice and social care challenged by practical barriers and mutual lack of understandingPam NewbyGeneral practice and adult social care will have to overcome a number of challenges to forge the type of strategic relationships that are needed now that GPs have taken over the lead role in commissioning local NHS services through Clinical Commissioning Groups. A review of the evidence on joint working has highlighted some key issues to be addressed, including the practical difficulties of engaging GPs in inter-agency collaborations; a lack of mutual understanding; different priorities and geographical boundaries; and turbulent policy contexts in both sectors.2013-11-20T17:20:00Z2013-11-20T17:12:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/11/joint-working-between-general-practice-and-social-care.aspxNew report: Understanding the impact of anti-Muslim hatred on Muslim womenPam NewbyMaybe We Are Hated, a report on the impact of Islamophobic attacks, written by Dr Chris Allen, a social policy lecturer at the University of Birmingham, will be launched in the House of Commons today. It is intended to look beyond the statistics and, for the first time, give a voice to the female victims of Islamophobia.2013-11-20T14:02:00Z2013-11-21T15:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/11/understanding-impact-of-anti-muslim-hatred-on-muslim-women.aspxPhD opportunities in health and wellbeing announcedPam NewbyThe University of Birmingham is now offering 22 ESRC scholarships to fund postgraduate training and doctoral research. One of these pathways is "Health and Well Being" and will be led by HSMC. Find out more.2013-11-20T13:13:00Z2013-11-20T13:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/11/phd-opportunities-in-health-and-wellbeing-announced.aspxESRC grant success for BirminghamKabir GangulyWe are delighted to announce that the University of Birmingham has risen to third in the UK with Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) grant success in terms of values of award according to the Times Higher statistics.2013-11-19T19:55:00Z2013-11-19T19:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2013/11/esrc-grant-success-for-birmingham.aspxDoes doctor know best? A new approach to evidence based health carePam NewbyLeading health care experts have today called for a fresh approach to evaluating treatment amid claims that dog walking and singing classes can lead to greater health improvements than traditional medicine for some patients. A new policy paper published by the Health Service Management Centre at the University of Birmingham argues that the NHS has become too dominated by quantitative and medically orientated notions of what constitutes valid evidence and suggests there needs to be a shift in focus from services to outcomes.2013-11-18T11:25:00Z2013-11-18T11:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/11/does-doctor-know-best-new-approach-to-evidence-based-health-care.aspxIRiS forthcoming eventsPam NewbyAll are welcome at forthcoming events hosted by the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS).2013-11-14T09:57:00Z2014-01-07T08:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/11/forthcoming-events-from-iris.aspxCommissioning health and wellbeingPam NewbyThis new publication on Commissioning Health and Wellbeing, co-authored by Chris Heginbotham and Karen Newbigging, who has recently joined HSMC, aims to support commissioners in translating current aspirations for public mental and physical health into tangible commissioning strategies.2013-11-13T16:05:00Z2013-11-13T15:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/11/commissioning-health-and-wellbeing.aspxA radical shift in thinking is needed to tackle the adult social care crisisPam Newby'Open the newspapers or turn on the TV, and it's clear that the adult social care system is in crisis', writes Jon Glasby in a recent article which was published in 'The Information Daily.com' entitled 'A radical shift in thinking is needed to tackle the adult social care crisis'.2013-11-12T15:53:00Z2013-11-12T15:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/11/a-radical-shift-in-thinking-is-needed-to-tackle-the-adult-social-care-crisis.aspxThe vital third dimension of integrated carePam NewbyFree access to special issue exploring the role of third sector organisations in integrated care.2013-11-11T15:11:00Z2013-11-18T16:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/11/vital-third-dimension-of-integrated-care.aspxHousing and Communities welcomes overseas visitorsPam NewbyHousing and Communities researchers welcome visitors from Denmark and Japan.2013-11-07T13:43:00Z2013-11-07T13:33:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/11/housing-and-communities-welcomes-overseas-visitors.aspxNew housing researchPam NewbyHousing and Communities are conducting a new research project, 'Independent review of housing association governing arrangements in Northern Ireland'.2013-11-07T13:09:00Z2013-11-07T12:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/11/new-housing-research.aspxSocial welfare and disability rights in KoreaPam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby has recently seen his book on Direct payments and personal budgets: putting personalisation into practice (co-authored with Rosemary Littlechild for The Policy Press, 2009) translated into Korean.2013-11-06T13:52:00Z2013-11-07T10:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/11/social-welfare-and-disability-rights-in-korea.aspxResearchers warn of the 'myths' of global medical tourismPam NewbyProfessor Russell Manion is part of a team of researchers led by Dr Neil Lunt at University of York which has been exploring the economic and social impact of medical tourism. In an article published in the journal Policy & Politics, the researchers challenge the idea that ever greater numbers of patients are prepared to travel across national borders to receive medical treatment.2013-11-06T13:52:00Z2013-11-18T09:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2013/myths-of-medical-tourism.aspxNew book published on Interagency workingPam NewbyA new book entitled 'A-Z of Interagency Working' and co-written by Jon Glasby, has been published.2013-10-29T14:01:00Z2013-10-29T13:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/10/new-book-published.aspxMoving from the individual to the relational: child protection reimaginedPam NewbyBrid Featherstone, Professor of Social Care, The Open University, Sue White, Professor of Social Work, University of Birmingham, and Kate Morris, Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Nottingham contribute to Blog 'Moving from the individual to the relational: child protection reimagined'2013-10-28T15:22:00Z2013-10-28T14:33:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/moving-from-the-individual-to-the-relational-cp-reimagined.aspxA perfect stormPam NewbyAfter months of speculation, NHS England has a new chief executive. Sir David Nicholson's replacement is Simon Stevens, and his impressive track record and a blend of national and international experience made him a strong candidate from day one.2013-10-28T14:47:00Z2013-11-18T09:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/viewpoint/2013/a-perfect-storm.aspxIllegality, youth and belonging: International Symposium organised by Harvard Graduate School of Education and IRiSPam NewbyIRiS academic Nando Sigona gives keynote address at the Illegality, youth and belonging international symposium.2013-10-28T14:31:00Z2013-10-28T11:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/illegality-youth-and-belonging-international-symposium.aspxBirmingham Brief: Why more must be done to curb the growing debt crisisPam NewbyProfessor Karen Rowlingson, Director of the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM) contributes to the latest Birmingham Brief.2013-10-28T09:20:00Z2014-02-17T14:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/curbing-the-growing-debt-crisis.aspxBirmingham Brief: Why more must be done to curb the growing debt crisisPam NewbyProfessor Karen Rowlingson, Director of the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM) contributes to the latest Birmingham Brief.2013-10-28T09:20:00Z2013-10-28T09:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2013/10/curbing-the-growing-debt-crisis.aspxResponding to wealth inequalityPam NewbyA hard-hitting report on the distribution of wealth in the UK will today call for a series of measures to encourage saving – even among those on the lowest incomes – and for a new not-for-profit body to represent the interests of savers.2013-10-23T13:40:00Z2013-10-28T09:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2013/10/responding-to-wealth-inequality.aspxFestival of Social Science events in the School of Social PolicyPam NewbyTake a look at the Festival of Social Science events in the School of Social Policy.2013-10-23T13:40:00Z2013-10-23T13:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/festival-of-social-science-events.aspxResponding to wealth inequalityPam NewbyA hard-hitting report on the distribution of wealth in the UK will today call for a series of measures to encourage saving – even among those on the lowest incomes – and for a new not-for-profit body to represent the interests of savers.2013-10-23T13:40:00Z2014-02-17T14:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/responding-to-wealth-inequality.aspxThinking again about how to protect childrenPam NewbyProfessor Sue White and colleagues from the Open University and the University of Nottingham feature in an article in the Guardian Professional on how to protect our children.2013-10-22T15:53:00Z2013-10-22T15:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/thinking-again-about-how-to-protect-children.aspxTurn the welfare state on its head to fix social carePam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby writes for 'The Conversation' in an article 'Turn the welfare state on its head to fix social care'.2013-10-22T09:10:00Z2014-04-02T10:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/10/turn-the-welfare-state-on-its-head-to-fix-social-care.aspxMaking the links: Poverty, ethnicity and social networksPam NewbyA report entitled 'Making the links: Poverty, ethnicity and social networks' has been published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF).2013-10-21T14:37:00Z2013-10-21T14:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/making-the-links-poverty-ethnicity-and-social-networks.aspxTSRC Visiting Fellows feature in international journal special issue on co-operative housingPam NewbyDr Richard Lang (TSRC Plowden Fellow in 2013) has co-edited a special issue of the International Journal of Co-operative Management.2013-10-21T09:20:00Z2013-10-21T12:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/international-special-issue-cooperative-housing.aspxWhy should individuals make spending choices about their health and social care?Pam NewbyDr Catherine Needham, Senior Lecturer at the Health Services Management Centre, asks the question: "The Boundaries of Budgets: why should individuals make spending choices about their health and social care?" in a report recently published online by the Centre for Health and the Public Interest.2013-10-21T09:06:00Z2013-10-22T08:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/10/spending-choices-health-social-care.aspxIRiS academic on 'Moral Maze'Pam NewbyIRiS academic Nando Sigona appears on Radio 4's 'Moral Maze' to answer the question 'What is our moral responsibility to economic migrants?'2013-10-17T15:24:00Z2013-10-17T15:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/iris-academic-on-moral-maze.aspxBirmingham Perspective: The true impact of migration for the UKPam NewbyIRiS academics contribute to latest Birmingham Perspective on the true impact of migration for the UK.2013-10-17T08:24:00Z2013-10-17T08:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/the-true-impact-of-migration-for-uk.aspxInnovative teaching methods in social work education at Birmingham are praised in Guardian articlePam NewbyIn an article in the Guardian newspaper today (16 October), 'Social work courses: seeking to master professional training', the University of Birmingham's social work education was highlighted for its innovative teaching methods.2013-10-16T17:20:00Z2014-03-31T13:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/innovative-teaching-methods-in-sw-education-praised-in-guardian-article.aspxCall for evidence: Economic Migrants and PovertyPam NewbyResearchers based at Keele University, IRiS at the University of Birmingham and Sheffield Hallam University are undertaking a review of the links between immigration and poverty and the poverty experienced by UK economic migrants.2013-10-16T08:04:00Z2013-10-15T16:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/call-for-evidence-economic-migrants-and-poverty.aspxThe EDL, Tommy Robinson and the British Far RightPam NewbyIASS's Chris Allen takes part in podcast to talk about the shock resignation of Tommy Robinson as leader of anti-Islam protest group the English Defence League.2013-10-15T11:32:00Z2013-10-15T10:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/edl-tommy-robinson-and-the-british-far-right.aspxHousing and Communities Research Network Fifth Seminar and Networking EventPam NewbyAll are welcome to the fifth Housing and Communities Research Network Seminar on 12 November on 'The Rise and Fall of the Dutch Social Housing Model'.2013-10-15T11:31:00Z2013-10-15T12:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/housing-research-network-seminar-nov2013.aspxExperiences of people with learning disabilities within secure settingsPam NewbyRobin Miller, senior fellow at HSMC, spoke on Friday 11th October at a national event sharing the experiences of people with a learning disability within secure settings.2013-10-15T08:47:00Z2013-10-15T14:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/10/experiences-of-people-with-learning-disability.aspxOn the Europeanisation of Lampedusa and similar tragediesPam NewbyIRiS academic writes for the LSE EUROPP Blog on the Lampedusa tragedies.2013-10-14T13:06:00Z2013-10-14T12:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/europeanisation-of-lampedusa-and-similar-tragedies.aspxIASS academic appears in media to discuss resignations from the English Defence LeaguePam NewbyFollowing the news that Tommy Robinson had quit as leader of the English Defence League, IASS's Chris Allen was invited by a number of media outlets to comment on the matter. Drawing on research undertaken into the EDL and its street-level campaigns, these included interviews for BBC Radio WM and with Newsnight's Emily Maitlis for the BBC News Channel.2013-10-14T08:35:00Z2013-10-14T08:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/english-defence-league-resignations.aspxUniversity links with local Third Sector to 'End Youth Homelessness'Pam NewbyProfessor David Mullins in the Housing and Communities Research Group, School of Social Policy is working with colleagues across the University to support St Basils to make Birmingham the first UK City to adopt the 'End Youth Homelessness' pledge.2013-10-10T17:02:00Z2013-10-10T16:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/world-homelessness-day.aspxNew book: Migration and identity in a post-National worldPam NewbyNew book published by IRiS academic Kate Tonkiss on Migration and Identity in a Post-National World.2013-10-10T15:08:00Z2013-10-10T15:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/migration-and-identity-in-a-post-national-world.aspxReimagining Child Protection: Towards humane social work with familiesPam NewbySocial Policy academic Professor Sue White, together with colleagues Professor Brid Featherstone and Kate Morris will next year publish 'Reimagining Child Protection: Towards Humane Social Work with Families'. Drawing on years of experience, they argue that the current dominant model of social work geared to crisis intervention, hampered by bureaucracy and form filling and with a continuous turnover of staff, won't do.2013-10-10T13:28:00Z2013-10-10T15:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/reimagining-child-protection.aspxAdult social care "unfit for purpose", health experts warnsPam NewbyThe adult social care system is "fundamentally broken" and "unfit for purpose" health experts warn today (9 October), amid calls for a radical shakeup for service provision. This damning indictment of the social care system comes as the Care Bill returns to Parliament today and is contained in a new policy paper issued by the University of Birmingham and Birmingham City Council, following an in-depth study of adult social care provision by local authorities across England.2013-10-09T07:48:00Z2013-10-09T08:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/10/adult-social-care-unfit-for-purpose.aspxLampedusa refugee crisisPam NewbyIRiS academic Nando Sigona writes in 'The Conversation' in an article entitled 'Italy ignores real cause of Lampedusa refugee tragedy'.2013-10-07T09:07:00Z2014-04-02T10:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/lampedusa-refugee-crisis.aspxSenior Lecturers in Leadership DevelopmentJulie FosterHSMC now recruiting for part time senior lecturers in Leadership Development2013-10-04T15:17:00Z2013-10-04T13:05:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/10/senior-lecturers-in-leadership-development.aspxCall for Papers: Superdiversity: theory, method and practice in an era of changePam NewbyCall for Papers - IRiS International Conference 2014: Superdiversity: theory, method and practice in an era of change. Academics from a broad range of disciplines, policy makers and practitioners are welcome to submit innovative papers, panel proposals or posters on any aspect related to superdiversity.2013-10-03T14:54:00Z2013-10-10T17:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/iris-international-conference-call-for-papers.aspxLeadership and Management Seminar Series 2013-2014Pam NewbyYou are invited to attend the first in a series of related seminars and networking events on Leading Social Work Practice, led by Professor Marian Barnes from the University of Brighton, who will explore the importance of care as a value not only in social work practice but in shaping the way in which practitioners are managed and supported to enable good care.2013-10-03T10:25:00Z2013-10-03T10:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/leadership-management-seminar-series.aspxGetting on in the UK: Migrants, ethnic minorities, networks, social mobility and integrationPam NewbyThis event, which is being held in London, Cardiff or Birmingham, aims specifically at policy makers, service providers, voluntary sector professionals and equality advocates and is entitled 'Getting on in the UK: migrants, ethnic minorities, networks, social mobility and integration.2013-10-03T09:24:00Z2013-10-03T09:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/10/getting-on-in-the-uk.aspxLatest CHASM Briefing PapersPam NewbyNew Briefing Papers are now available on the CHASM website.2013-10-01T11:48:00Z2014-02-17T13:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2013/10/latest-chasm-briefing-papers.aspxPartnerships for public health and well-beingDavid MorrisA new book on Partnerships for Public Health and Well-being as been published as part of HSMC's Interagency working in health and social care series.2013-09-27T14:46:00Z2013-09-27T14:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/09/partnerships-for-public-health-and-well-being.aspxDeveloping a compassionate organisation: An Action Learning Set ApproachPam NewbyAll are welcome at this first one-day event. The Action Learning Set will involve four one day events, held at Park House, University of Birmingham. This is aimed at individuals within an organisation who are actively planning to implement a new and different system of staff support - from Community Nurse Leaders; Ward or Directorate Managers; Medical and Nursing Directors or HR professionals.2013-09-26T16:42:00Z2013-09-26T16:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/09/developing-a-compassionate-organisation-event.aspxBirmingham Brief: What's the problem with the NHS?Pam NewbyStuart Conner, IASS academic contributes to the latest 'Birmingham Brief' and asks the question 'What's the problem with the NHS?'2013-09-26T16:15:00Z2013-09-26T16:02:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/09/whats-the-problem-with-the-nhs.aspxIASS Lecturer Stuart Connor releases book on 'Making Sense of Social Problems and the Policy Process'Pam NewbyStuart Connor, IASS Lecturer in Social Policy, has many years of experience both teaching and researching contemporary social policy and practice. His new book, 'What's Your Problem: Making Sense of Social Problems and the Policy Process', provides a vital introduction and guide for a critical engagement with social problems.2013-09-26T09:23:00Z2013-09-26T09:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/09/whats-your-problem.aspxIASS welcomes new staffPam NewbyThe Institute of Applied Social Studies welcomes new members of staff to its teaching team.2013-09-25T15:46:00Z2013-09-25T15:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/09/iass-welcomes-new-staff.aspxLawson Tait LecturePam NewbyHSMC's Nicola Gale to take part in the Lawson Tait Lecture at the BMI in November.2013-09-25T12:46:00Z2013-09-25T12:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/09/lawson-tait-lecture.aspxHSMC forms new links with HarvardPam NewbyHSMC is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor John E. McDonough, DPH, MPA as an HSMC Honorary Professor.2013-09-24T18:30:00Z2013-09-24T16:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/09/hsmc-forms-new-link-with-harvard.aspxIRiS event: Migrants in the West MidlandsPam NewbyAll are welcome to this workshop, led by Dr Carlos Vargas-Silva from the Migration Observatory. It will provide a discussion of the key statistics from the 2011 Census for the West Midlands, and its constituent districts and unitary authorities.2013-09-23T16:44:00Z2013-09-23T16:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/09/migrants-in-west-midlands.aspxHousing and Communities Research Network Fourth Seminar and Networking EventPam NewbyAll are welcome to the fourth Housing and Communities Research Network Seminar on 8 October on 'Tackling Empty Homes in Japan and the Midlands: What role for community-led action?'2013-09-23T12:29:00Z2013-09-23T12:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/09/housing-research-network-seminar-oct2013.aspxIRiS academics to undertake migration and poverty reviewsPam NewbyIRiS researchers, together with researchers based at Keele University and Sheffield Hallam University are currently undertaking a review of the links between immigration and poverty and the poverty experienced by UK economic migrants. The review will provide a picture of what is currently known about policy and practice interventions aimed at migrants and immigration.2013-09-18T12:49:00Z2013-09-18T12:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/09/iris-academics-to-undertake-evidence-reviews.aspxNew 4-year research project on Translation and TranslanguagingPam NewbyA consortium led by MOSAIC Centre for Research on Multilingualism (Professors Angela Creese and Adrian Blackledge), and the Institute for Research into Superdiversity, University of Birmingham, has been awarded a Large Grant as part of the AHRC Translating Cultures theme.2013-09-18T12:09:00Z2013-09-18T12:05:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/09/new-research-project-translation-translanguaging.aspxSpecial issue on Identities: Global Studies in Culture and PowerPam NewbyThis special issue is a substantial contribution to the growing scholarly literature on 'diversity', containing an introductory essay by Berg and Sigona which places the 'diversity turn' within studies of migration and multiculture historically and discusses the implications of concepts such as 'diversity' and more recently 'super-diversity' for scholarship, policy and identity politics2013-09-16T15:37:00Z2013-09-16T14:48:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/09/identities-global-studies-in-culture-power-ethnography-diversity-and-urban-space.aspxIllegality, youth and belonging: international symposium jointly convened by Dr Nando Sigona (IRiS, University of Birmingham) and Prof Roberto G. Gonzales (Graduate School of Education, University of Harvard)Kabir GangulyThe symposium will be held at the University of Harvard on 25-26 October 2013. It will explore the confusing and contradictory experiences of belonging and illegality that frame the everyday lives of undocumented immigrant youth.2013-09-13T14:44:00Z2013-09-13T14:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2013/09/illegality-youth-and-belonging.aspxGlobal ranking reinforces Birmingham's position as a world-class universityPam NewbyThe University of Birmingham has made an impressive 15 place rise to 62nd in this year's QS World University Rankings, cementing its position in the top 100 universities globally and placing it 10th in the UK.2013-09-10T09:48:00Z2013-09-16T15:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2013/09/10-Sept-Global-ranking-reinforces-Birminghams-position-as-a-world-class-university.aspxThird Sector Partnerships in Northern Ireland Report is publishedPam NewbyThe Final Report of a three year project led by Professor David Mullins on Third Sector Housing Partnerships in Norther Ireland has now been published by the Northern Ireland Houisng Exective and welcomed by the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Asociations Chief Executive.2013-08-28T09:17:00Z2013-08-28T09:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/08/third-sector-partnerships-in-northern-ireland-report-published.aspxNHS England: Integrated Care Pioneer Projects - panel judges announcedPam NewbyProfessor Jon Glasby has been invited to join a panel of national and international experts who have been appointed to select the first round of integrated care pioneer projects, which are set to transform the way health and care services are run across the country.2013-08-22T10:08:00Z2013-08-22T10:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/08/integrated-care-pioneer-projects.aspxWhat it means to be safePam NewbyWhether it's the dark, terrorism or the group of hoodies hanging out on the street corner, everyone's scared of something, but our fears are rarely in proportion to the actual threat. In reality each year in the UK far more people drown in the bath than are killed by terrorism. But if its our perception that's the problem, who's responsible for tackling it?2013-08-14T11:09:00Z2013-08-14T10:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/08/what-it-means-to-be-safe.aspxShort of cash, rent and food – Britons in dire financial straitsPam NewbyKaren Rowlingson, Professor of Social Policy at the University of Birmingham, has written an article in 'The Conversation', to coincide with the publication of a new report co-authored with Stephen McKay.2013-08-09T09:07:00Z2014-04-02T10:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/short-of-cash-rent-and-food.aspxRichard Lang to deliver Plowden LecturePam NewbyFollowing his three month fellowship with David Mullins at the Housing and Communities Research Group from April to June 2013, Dr Richard Lang from Austria will deliver the first William Plowden Lecture at Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, Waterloo, in London on Thursday 12 September.2013-08-08T13:36:00Z2013-08-09T12:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/08/richard-lang-delivers-plowden-lecture.aspxIASS academics attend International Sociological Association conferencePam NewbyFour current researchers from IASS attended the 'International Sociological Association' conference in Amsterdam recently on the theme of 'At Home in the Housing Market'. It was organised by Richard Ronald, Centre for Urban Studies, University of Amsterdam, who joins IASS from September 2013.2013-08-08T12:59:00Z2013-08-08T10:48:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/08/international-sociological-association.aspxDoctoral Researcher Diversity Network (DRDN)Pam NewbyThe Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) have launched the new Doctoral Researcher Diversity Network (DRDN), which is the first cross-University network for doctoral research students studying aspects of diversity.2013-08-07T14:23:00Z2013-08-07T14:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/08/doctoral-researcher-diversity-network.aspxIASS academic attends European Network for Housing Research (ENHR) in TarragonaPam NewbyProfessor David Mullins attended this year's ENHR conference in Tarragona. The theme was 'Overcoming the Crisis: Integrating the Urban Environment' and was attended by around 400 researchers.2013-08-06T11:22:00Z2013-08-08T10:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/08/iass-academic-attends-enhr-conference.aspxHSMC welcomes public health trainee for 12 monthsPam NewbyHSMC welcomes new academic member of staff Dr Kate Warren.2013-08-05T09:06:00Z2013-08-05T09:02:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/08/hsmc-welcomes-new-academic.aspxHow can the third sector help improve support for carers?Pam NewbyHSMC academic Robin Miller writes in the Guardian Professional this week and asks "How can the third sector help improve support for carers?"2013-08-01T13:44:00Z2013-08-02T09:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/08/how-can-third-sector-help-improve-support-for-carers.aspxQuality placements drives up standards for social work studentsPam NewbyHead of qualifying practice learning at the Institute of Applied Social Studies at the University of Birmingham, Rachel Hek, has contributed to a recent article in 'Community Care' entitled 'How we provide social work students with quality placements to drive up standards'. The article features Core Assets, which has had a long relationship with the University and which provides practice placements to Birmingham social work students.2013-07-25T16:47:00Z2013-07-25T16:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/quality-placements-drives-up-standards-for-sw-students.aspxOne in five would have to borrow £200 if needed in an emergencyPam NewbyThe first in a series of five annual reports on financial inclusion has been published. This research, funded by Friends Provident Foundation was authored by Professor Karen Rowlingson and Professor Stephen McKay.2013-07-25T10:47:00Z2013-07-25T10:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/financial-inclusion-monitoring-report-is-published.aspxOne in five would have to borrow £200 if needed in an emergencyPam NewbyFinancial Inclusion Annual Monitoring Report 2013 is published.2013-07-25T08:43:00Z2014-02-17T13:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2013/07/financial-inclusion-report-published.aspxIASS academic engages Government over anti-Muslim hatredPam NewbyIASS's Chris Allen recently attended a meeting with Baroness Warsi at the Foreign Office before presenting oral and written evidence to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Islamophobia.2013-07-22T15:28:00Z2013-07-23T12:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/iass-academic-engages-government-over-anti-muslim-hatred.aspxNew Maturity Practice Guide for Criminal Justice ProfessionalsPam NewbyThe Transition to Adulthood (T2A) Alliance and the University of Birmingham have today published a new guide for probation practitioners to help them take account of maturity when completing an assessment of needs and risks for young adult offenders aged 18-24.2013-07-22T15:00:00Z2013-07-22T14:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/new-maturity-practice-guide-for-criminal-justice-professionals.aspxNew book exploring migration governancePam NewbyNew book explores migration governance.2013-07-22T12:54:00Z2013-07-22T11:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/new-book-exploring-migration-governance.aspxIASS academic responds to bomb at Tipton mosquePam NewbyIn the wake of the explosion of a nail bomb at a mosque in Tipton in the West Midlands and drawing upon his research into Islamophobia in the Black Country region IASS's Chris Allen has been in demand by the media.2013-07-16T10:19:00Z2013-07-16T10:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/academic-responds-to-bomb-at-tipton-mosque.aspxHSMC attend EHMA 2013Pam NewbyRoss Millar, Tracey Gray and Iain Snelling were flying the flag for HSMC when they attended the European Health Management Association (EHMA) conference in Milan, in preparation for the conference coming to Birmingham next year.2013-07-10T10:31:00Z2013-07-10T10:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/07/hsmc-attend-ehma-2013.aspxHow serious are we about integrating health and social care?Pam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby writes opinion piece in 'The Conversation' and asks how radical we're really prepared to be to resolve this longstanding issue?2013-07-09T13:35:00Z2013-08-09T08:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/07/how-serious-are-we-about-integrating-health-social-care.aspxUnder-representation of minority ethnic groups in research - call for actionPam NewbyRead editorial by Paramjit Gill and Sabi Redwood in the Royal College of GPs Journal on the Under-representation of minority ethnic groups in research.2013-07-09T13:12:00Z2013-07-09T12:33:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/under-representation-of-minority-ethnic-groups-in-research.aspxOn Religion and DiversityPam NewbyRead latest Blog from Martin Stringer. Professor of Liturgical and Congregational Studies in the Department of Theology and Religion on 'Religion and Diversity'.2013-07-09T11:01:00Z2013-07-09T10:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/on-religion-and-diversity.aspxSuperdiversity and language: Notes from a social policy perspectivePam NewbyA paper entitled 'Superdiversity and language: Notes from a social policy perspective' by Dr Jenny Phillimore of IRiS, has recently been published.2013-07-08T09:21:00Z2013-07-08T09:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/superdiversity-and-language.aspxHidden Lives: The families of terror suspectsPam NewbyListen to IASS academic, Dr Surinder Guru, speaking on BBC Radio about the families of those convicted of terrorism in the UK.2013-07-05T15:52:00Z2013-07-05T15:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/hidden-lives-the-families-of-terror-suspects.aspxPhD opportunity: The Governance of Migration: Policy-making in an age of superdiversityPam NewbyAn exciting opportunity has arisen to study for a PhD with joint supervision from the School of Government and Society and the new Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS)..2013-07-05T14:45:00Z2013-07-05T14:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/07/phd-opportunity.aspxThe Twenty-first Century Public ServantPam NewbyResearchers Catherine Needham, Catherine Mangan and Helen Dickinson, will be carrying out research on the 'Twenty-first Century public servant'.2013-07-04T16:31:00Z2013-07-04T16:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/07/twenty-first-century-public-servant.aspxINLOGOV and HSMC jointly evaluate the Home Truths ProjectPam NewbyThe Home Truths project is a joint health and council initiative exploring different approaches to improving relationships between adult social care and GPs.2013-07-04T09:44:00Z2013-07-04T09:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/07/inlogov-and-hsmc-evaluate-home-truths-project.aspxHas the NHS lost the ability to care?Pam NewbyRecently there has been no shortage of evidence of the NHS's failure to care. We have had Basildon, Maidstone, Stafford, Winterbourne View, Morecambe Bay. We know a lot in particular about the failings in Stafford because they were so extensively examined: there were failures to listen to patients and staff, to focus on the right things, to deliver safe and compassionate care, and to run an open organisation. There were also failures in regulation, oversight, commissioning and the interpretation of data.2013-07-03T11:48:00Z2013-07-03T12:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/07/has-the-nhs-lost-the-ability-to-care.aspxHSMC are now on TwitterPam NewbyFollow HSMC on Twitter2013-07-02T10:16:00Z2013-07-02T11:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/07/hsmc-on-twitter.aspxEnglish classes: The key to integrationPam NewbyDr Jenny Phillimore from the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS), writes for 'The New Londoners' on 'The English classes: The key to integration'.2013-06-28T12:10:00Z2013-06-28T11:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/key-to-integration.aspxBirmingham delegation visit SeoulPam NewbyInstitute of Applied Social Studies academics visit Seoul in South Korea, bringing together alumni from the Policy into Practice programme, PhD graduates and visiting scholars who had spent time at Birmingham since 2000.2013-06-28T09:51:00Z2013-06-28T09:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/birmingham-delegation-visit-seoul.aspxA day in the life of a hospice social workerPam NewbyBirmingham social work student, Alka Chawla, has recently been featured in an article for St Mary's Hospice, after completing a placement there as part of her social work training.2013-06-27T13:21:00Z2013-06-27T13:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/day-in-the-life-of-hospice-social-worker.aspxHow to involve the public in health and social care decision-making?Lucy DrakeHSMC's Iestyn Williams writes about the importance and challenges of Citizen Involvement for the Guardian Healthcare Network.2013-06-27T11:38:00Z2013-06-27T11:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/06/How-to-involve-the-public-in-health-and-social-care-decision-making.aspxReport highlights key challenges for the third sector's futurePam NewbyThe Third Sector Research Centre launched its final report into the future of the third sector at the House of Commons this evening (25 June). The report is based on the Third Sector Futures Dialogue, a series of discussions hosted by the Centre since September last year.2013-06-27T11:22:00Z2013-06-27T11:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2013/06/report-highlights-key-challenges-for-third-sector-future.aspxChanging the learning landscapePam NewbyHear what participants thought of a recent workshop on social media in social work and social policy, run by academics Chris Allen and Tarsem Singh Cooner.2013-06-21T16:47:00Z2013-06-21T16:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/changing-the-learning-landscape.aspxCare transitions project: Resource pack availablePam NewbyFollowing the recently completed SDO-funded project 'Older people's experiences of care transitions', which explored older service user and carers' experiences of transitions in care, academics at the University of Birmingham have put together a resource pack for others to use.2013-06-18T13:50:00Z2013-06-18T12:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/care-transitions-resource-pack.aspxCall for papers: Illegality, youth and belonging is openPam NewbyThe Call for Papers for the international conference on 'Illegality, youth and belonging' is now open. Deadline for submitting proposals is 15 July 2013.2013-06-18T13:48:00Z2013-06-18T12:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2013/06/call-for-papers-illegality-youth-belonging.aspxInstitute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) is officially launchedPam NewbyThe Institute for Research into Superdiversity, IRiS, was officially launched on the 13th June 2013 at the Banqueting Suite in Birmingham City Council House. The event was attended by over 150 people representing a mix of local community groups, agencies and institutions, and academics from as far afield as Nicaragua and the US.2013-06-17T15:46:00Z2013-06-18T11:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/iris-is-officially-launched.aspxRace, Biopolitics and Violence in Francophone Postcolonial StudiesPam NewbyThis one-day interdisciplinary colloquium aims to explore the interlocking and myriad intersections between race, biopolitics and violence in Francophone postcolonial culture, politics and thought, considering Caribbean, African and American contexts.2013-06-17T11:34:00Z2013-06-17T11:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/race-biopolitics-and-violence.aspxNational and international experts discuss citizen involvement in health and social care decision makingPam NewbyOn June 4th leaders from across the NHS and Local Government attended an HSMC/Public Service Academy (PSA) event focussing on the challenges of involving citizens in a time of public sector austerity. Attendees heard presentations from Dr Marion Danis from the National Institutes of Health at the US Department of Health and Human Services, Professor Derek Bolton from Citizens UK and Mr Saidul Haque from Birmingham Citizens.2013-06-13T13:21:00Z2013-06-13T13:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/06/citizen-involvement-in-health-and-social-care-decision-making.aspxNHS Leadership Academy Programmes - Don't miss out!Pam NewbyWith applications closing on Sunday 30 June, there are only three weeks left to apply for the largest and most comprehensive approach to leadership development the NHS has ever seen.2013-06-13T12:05:00Z2013-06-13T11:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/06/nhs-leadership-academy-programmes.aspxIRiS PRP NetworkPam NewbyThe next IRiS PRP meeting will bring together the new recruits of this flagship programme and will be an opportunity for practitioner researchers to meet their academic mentors who are based in a number of different schools across the university, and will be offering ongoing support to the individuals engaged in the programme2013-06-12T17:15:00Z2013-06-13T08:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/iris-prp-network.aspxArson, attack and accusationPam NewbyIASS's Chris Allen writes in this week's Huffington Post, 'Arson, attack and accusation: The need for balance and realism when considering Islamophobia'2013-06-12T17:12:00Z2013-06-12T13:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/arson-attack-and-accusation.aspxPost-WoolwichPam NewbyIn response to the brutal murder of Lee Rigby in Woolwich, south London just over a fortnight ago, IASS's Chris Allen has been extremely busy.2013-06-12T09:09:00Z2013-06-12T09:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/post-woolwich.aspxHSMC Professor gives keynote speech in OsloPam NewbyOn 12 June Professor Russell Mannion gives an invited keynote address at a seminar organised by the Norwegian national Knowledge Centre, Oslo, entitled: Hospital governance of quality and safety: lessons from the English NHS.2013-06-10T13:44:00Z2013-06-10T13:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/06/keynote-speech-oslo.aspxSocial Work Education in your pocketPam NewbySocial Work lecturer creates media rich mobile phone and tablet app.2013-06-10T12:56:00Z2013-07-19T14:52:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/social-work-education-in-your-pocket.aspxDespite the difficulties the NHS is not dead yetPam NewbyJon Glasby's article 'Despite the difficulties the NHS is not dead yet' is published in The Conversation.2013-06-10T11:59:00Z2013-08-09T08:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/06/despite-the-difficulties-the-nhs-is-not-dead.aspxHigh rankings for Social Policy and Social WorkPam NewbySocial Work and Social Policy perform well in the latest Guardian University Guide league tables for 2013-2014.2013-06-06T17:07:00Z2013-07-19T14:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/high-rankings-for-social-policy-and-social-work.aspxTackling Anti-social behaviour: Reflecting on Peabody StudyPam NewbyAll are welcome to this open seminar where Dr Chris Allen, Dr Kathryn Farrow and Ozlem Ogtem Young will present their recent report on 'Supporting Peabody Communities - a fresh approach to anti-social behaviour'.2013-06-05T10:13:00Z2013-06-13T15:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/reflecting-on-peabody-study.aspxCampzenship: Nando Sigona on the refugee camp as a political spacePam NewbyListen to the podcast of the keynote address given by IRiS academic Nando Sigona at the international symposium held in Oxford on 11-12 April.2013-06-04T13:58:00Z2013-06-04T13:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/06/campzenship.aspxOrchestrating the possible for integrated carePam NewbyNew report entitled 'Health and Wellbeing Boards: Orchestrating the possible for integrated care' has been published.2013-06-03T11:40:00Z2013-10-30T14:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/06/orchestrating-the-possible-for-integrated-care.aspxThe limits of market-based reformsPam NewbyThe recent emphasis on commissioning in health and social care has sought to strengthen the market and enable the diversification of provision in a mixed economy of care. Whilst current reforms are not new, and indeed are being echoed in other parts of the globe, they seek to further embed markets in health and social care and as such the time is right to examine the limits of such reform2013-05-30T16:03:00Z2013-05-30T15:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/05/the-limits-of-market-based-reforms.aspxBleak future lies in wait for the families of Woolwich suspectsPam NewbySurinder Guru, Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Birmingham, writes for 'The Conversation' on the future the families of the Woolwich murder suspects may be facing.2013-05-30T14:20:00Z2013-08-09T08:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/bleak-futures-for-families-of-woolwich-suspects.aspxBirmingham Brief: Why does superdiversity matter?Pam NewbyAhead of the launch of the Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) on 13 June, Dr Jenny Phillimore contributes to the Birmingham Brief and asks 'Why does superdiversity matter?'2013-05-30T11:01:00Z2013-05-30T10:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/why-does-superdiversity-matter.aspxRace, class and conflictPam NewbySince the hideous atrocities committed in Woolwich last week, the number of anti-Muslim incidents - verbal and physical abuse, vandalising and defacing mosques for instance - reported to the Government-funded Tell MAMA (Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks www.tellmama.org) have risen sharply from around 4-5 per day to almost 50 in the same amount of time.2013-05-28T16:31:00Z2013-08-09T08:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/race-class-and-conflict.aspxCommunity Day: Survivor Performance Arts and ExhibitionPam NewbyThe Social Work Department at the Institute of Applied Social Studies will be hosting a 'Survivor Performance Arts and Exhibition' at Community Day on 9 June.2013-05-28T14:33:00Z2013-05-28T12:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/survivor-performance-arts-and-exhibition.aspxAre Credit Unions failing or are they re-positioning themselves for the future?Pam NewbyCHASM's Ricky Joseph contributes to the Birmingham Brief, and asks the question 'Are Cedit Unions failing, or are they re-positioning themselves for the future?'2013-05-24T16:16:00Z2014-02-17T13:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2013/05/credit-unions.aspxBrief: Are the Credit Unions failing or are they re-positioning themselves for the future?Pam NewbyCHASM's Ricky Joseph contributes to the latest Birmingham Brief and asks the question 'Are Credit Unions failing or are they re-positioning themselves for the future?'2013-05-24T08:17:00Z2013-05-24T08:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/birmingham-brief-credit-unions.aspxPerspective: The time has come for real reform of long-term carePam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby contributes to the Birmingham Perspective on the reform of long-term care.2013-05-22T12:18:00Z2013-05-22T12:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/05/the-time-has-come-for-real-reform-of-longterm-care.aspxMOU signed between the University and Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentPam NewbyThe University of Birmingham has recently signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding' between the University and Seoul Metropolitan Government. The MOU sets out ways in which the University and Seoul MG will work together over the next three years.2013-05-22T08:48:00Z2013-05-22T08:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/mou-signed-by-university-and-seoul.aspxSexual abuse on children: representation of Class, Race and GenderPam NewbyThis one-day workshop on 'Sexual abuse on children: representation of Class, Race and Gender', and supported by the Institute of Advanced Studies builds on recent revelations of sexual abuses by high profile public figures such as Jimmy Saville, Cyril Smith and Stuart Hall.2013-05-21T16:40:00Z2013-06-21T15:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/sexual-abuse-on-children.aspxHSMC welcomes Jack Dromey MPPam NewbyJack Dromey, Shadow Minister for Housing, has provided a keynote address to a joint HSMC and National Housing Federation event on the relationship between health, housing and social care.2013-05-21T14:32:00Z2013-05-22T09:12:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/05/hsmc-welcomes-jack-dromey-mp.aspxModels of medical leadership researchPam NewbyHSMC have announed the findings of a two-year research project on 'Models of Medical Leadership'.2013-05-21T14:13:00Z2013-05-21T13:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/05/models-of-medical-leadership.aspxKrakow keynote addressPam NewbyHSMC's Russell Mannion to give the keynote address at the annual conference of the Polish Society for Quality and Safety in Health Care, in Krakow, Poland.2013-05-21T12:03:00Z2013-05-21T11:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/05/krakow-keynote-address.aspxHealthcare of undocumented migrant childrenPam NewbyNando Sigona analyses the predicament of undocumented migrants and the way the uncertainty and stress of the family struggle, as well as restricted access to healthcare services, impact the mental and physical well-being of the children.2013-05-21T11:30:00Z2013-05-21T11:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/healthcare-of-undocumented-migrant-children.aspxThe truth about migrants - they want to work, pay tax, make friends and integratePam NewbyNew article by Jenny Phillimore is published in 'The Conversation'.2013-05-16T18:11:00Z2013-08-09T08:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/the-truth-about-migrants.aspxOpinion: Joined-up care: the next stepPam NewbyJon Glasby contributes to Public Finance Blog, news and expert comment on public policy and finance.2013-05-16T16:23:00Z2013-05-16T15:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/05/joined-up-care-the-next-step.aspxIRiS academic writes article on Queen's SpeechPam NewbyDr Nando Sigona writes though-provoking article on the Queen's Speech.2013-05-14T09:53:00Z2013-05-14T09:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/iris-academic-writes-article-on-queens-speech.aspxDecommissioning research grantPam NewbyHSMC have been awarded a research grant to carry out research entitled 'Decommissioning health care: identifying best practice through primary and secondary research'.2013-05-13T10:49:00Z2013-05-15T16:33:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/05/decommissioning-research-grant.aspxHSMC latest newsletter is publishedPam NewbyThe latest HSMC Newsletter is now available to download.2013-05-13T09:25:00Z2013-05-13T09:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/05/hsmc-latest-newsletter.aspxNHS Confederation Annual Conference and ExhibitionPam NewbyCome along and say hello to representatives from the Health Services Management Centre who will be attending the NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition, 5 – 7 June 2013. The conference is being held at the Liverpool ACC and HSMC have a stand (H58) all week in the exhibition hall.2013-05-09T09:02:00Z2013-05-14T16:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/05/nhs-confederation-annual-conference-and-exhibition.aspxHSMC academics at international conferencesPam NewbyHSMC, with colleagues from the wider School and University, had a strong presence at the recent meeting of the International Research Society for Public Management, in Prague2013-05-08T08:50:00Z2013-05-08T08:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/05/international-conferences.aspxHousing Studies Association Conference 2013Pam NewbyResearchers from Housing and Communities and the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management present papers at the annual Housing Studies Association Conference in York.2013-05-02T16:37:00Z2013-05-03T09:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/housing-studies-association-conference-2013.aspxHACT and University agree Scoping ReportPam NewbyDetailed Scoping Report summarises the first six months of work to explore how HACT can unleash the community investment potential of the housing sector.2013-05-02T09:12:00Z2013-05-02T09:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/05/hact-and-university-agree-scoping-report.aspxHSMC to host European Health Management Association conference in 2014Pam NewbyHSMC to host EHMA Conference in 2014 on 'Leadership in healthcare: from bedside to board'.2013-04-29T14:21:00Z2013-04-29T11:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/04/ehma-conference-2014.aspxReflecting on Englishness and St GeorgePam NewbyIASS's Chris Allen took part in a cross-college event at St George's Church in Edgbaston that reflected on the nature of Englishness in the context of the secular and the sacred.2013-04-26T08:41:00Z2013-04-26T08:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/04/reflecting-on-englishness.aspxWomen refugees have more difficulty finding work and suffer greater health problems than their male counterparts, new research showsPam NewbyA major new study carried out by experts from the University of Birmingham and Cardiff University found that women refugees living in the UK experienced worse physical and emotional health than men.2013-04-25T21:19:00Z2013-04-26T15:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/04/social-networks-social-capital-refugee-integration.aspxNicola North visits HSMCPam NewbyNicola, from the University of Auckland, will be spending about 2 months at HSMC which will give her the opportunity to step back from a busy few years, and take stock of how the School of Population Health might develop health management and leadership programmes in the light of what is going on here in the UK.2013-04-25T13:57:00Z2013-04-25T13:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/04/nicola-north-visits-hsmc.aspxIASS Academics Showcase New Approaches to Using Social Media for Research, Teaching and LearningPam NewbyAround 40 participants from different universities and practical settings who are involved in teaching, research or directly managing degree programmes in social work and social policy, attended an event hosted by IASS academics, to provide them with an opportunity to find out more about the role social media can play in enhancing the student and tutor experiences.2013-04-24T15:13:00Z2013-04-24T14:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/04/iass-academics-showcase-new-approach-to-using-social-media.aspxRegional Health and Wellbeing Board Challenge eventsPam NewbyLocal Government Association (LGA) challenges INLOGOV and HSMC to design and deliver a series of regional 'challenge' events.2013-04-24T11:47:00Z2013-04-24T11:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/04/health-and-wellbeing-challenge-events.aspxResearch team from IASS launch new research into anti-social behaviourPam NewbyA research team from the Institute of Applied Social Studies have launched a new report setting out the findings from a research project which sought to explore the issue of anti-social behaviour (ASB).2013-04-23T15:41:00Z2013-04-30T15:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/04/new-research-into-antisocial-behaviour.aspxCitySave event: Financial wellbeing of the Birmingham CommunityPam NewbyBHSF partner Citysave, along with the University of Birmingham, invite you to their 'Financial Wellbeing of the Birmingham Community' event on Wednesday 24 April.2013-04-19T14:12:00Z2014-02-17T13:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2013/04/financial-wellbeing-of-the-birmingham-community.aspxSpecial screening of award-winning documentary: Nowhere HomePam NewbyNowhere Home follows the fortunes of a number of young people from Salhus, a Norwegian centre offering temporary residence to unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people as they approach adulthood.2013-04-19T08:38:00Z2013-04-19T08:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/04/nowhere-home.aspxAward-winning Graduate Management SchemePam NewbyHSMC's Graduate Management Scheme wins prestigious awards.2013-04-12T14:44:00Z2013-04-12T13:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/04/graduate-management-scheme.aspxInvolving citizens in health and social care decision-making in a time of austerity: One-day seminarPam NewbyHSMC academics Dr Helen Dickinson and Iestyn Williams will chair one-day seminar on involving citizens in health and social care decision making in a time of austerity.2013-04-11T17:10:00Z2013-04-11T17:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/04/involving-citizens-in-health-and-social-care-decision-making.aspxCare transitions project: Resource packPam NewbyFollowing the recently completed SDO-funded project exploring older service user and carers' experiences of transitions in care, a resource pack is now available for others involved in co-research projects to use.2013-04-10T15:42:00Z2013-05-15T16:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/04/care-transitions-resource-pack.aspxIASS system design work nominated for awardsPam NewbyThe Institute of Applied Social Studies collaborative system design work with Pennine Acute Hospital Trust has been shortlisted for the National Patient Safety Awards2013-04-09T14:12:00Z2013-04-09T13:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/04/iass-system-design-work-nominated-for-award.aspxCare transitions project: Resource packPam NewbyFollowing the recently completed SDO-funded project exploring older service user and carers' experiences of transitions in care, a resource pack is now available for others involved in co-research projects to use.2013-04-09T13:16:00Z2013-04-09T12:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/04/care-transitions-resource-pack.aspxBuilding better health: joint working between health, housing and social carePam NewbyNational Housing Federation join forces with HSMC to host a one-day summit on Building better health: joint working between health, housing and social care.2013-04-09T11:23:00Z2013-04-09T10:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/04/building-better-health.aspxA new global forum for Migration StudiesKabir GangulyIRiS academic and Birmingham Fellow Dr Nando Sigona is one of the founding editors of the new journal Migration Studies launched today. The journal is published by Oxford University Press.2013-03-28T16:12:00Z2013-03-28T13:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2013/03/new-global-forum-for-migration-studies.aspxLeadership as Performance - One day workshopPam NewbyAre you interested in exploring creative ways to improve your leadership skills?2013-03-28T10:39:00Z2013-04-09T11:06:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/04/leadership-as-performance-one-day-workshop.aspxBirmingham Brief: Bulgarian and Romanian immigration to the UK: Double dilemma?Pam NewbyIRIS academic contributes to the Birmingham Brief on the subject of Bulgarian and Romanian immigration to the UK.2013-03-22T10:12:00Z2013-03-22T09:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/03/bulgarian-and-romanian-immigration.aspxBudget 2013: Karen RowlingsonPam NewbyKaren Rowlingson, Professor of Social Policy and Director of the Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM), contributes to opinion on the 2013 Budget discussing the bedroom tax, benefits and the minimum wage.2013-03-20T09:32:00Z2013-03-20T09:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2013/03/budget-2013.aspxResearch by Birmingham Professor assists community housing regulator in New South Wales, AustraliaPam NewbyA new report published in February by the housing regulator in New South Wales, Australia, on Strategic Stewardship for the growing community housing set, draws on research by Professor David Mullins.2013-03-06T11:17:00Z2013-04-30T15:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/03/strategic-stewardship-report.aspxBirmingham wins National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) William Plowden Fellowship for 2013Pam NewbyThe winner of the William Plowden Fellowship, Dr Richard Lang from WU Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria joins Professor David Mullins in TSRC and Housing and Communities Group for three months on April 10 to undertake research on 'Bringing real localism into practice through co-operative housing governance'.2013-03-05T10:39:00Z2013-04-30T15:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/03/william-plowden-fellowship.aspxNew research on housing and communitiesPam NewbyDavid Mullins and Halima Sacranie are undertaking a study of self help housing projects in the Midlands, funded by the Building and Social Housing Foundation.2013-03-05T09:11:00Z2013-04-30T15:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/03/new-research-on-housing-communities.aspxTransformational healthcare leadership for the NHSPam NewbyThe Health Services Management Centre and Birmingham Business School, as part of a consortium of internationally-renowned institutions, have been selected to support the NHS to deliver the largest and most comprehensive programme of leadership development, ever undertaken in the NHS.2013-03-01T21:33:00Z2013-05-03T13:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/03/transformational-healthcare-leadership.aspxInternational collaboration mapPam NewbyThe School of Social Policy within the College of Social Sciences is proud of its extensive links with universities and other strategic partners throughout the world. Take a look at our collaboration map and our network of global partnerships.2013-03-01T09:13:00Z2013-03-01T09:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2013/03/collaboration-map.aspxLatest research projects from HSMCPam NewbyHSMC academics are involved in new research projects.2013-02-28T10:33:00Z2013-05-15T16:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/02/hsmc-latest-research-projects.aspxYoshinobu Kikuchi, Visiting FellowPam NewbyProfessor David Mullins to work on 'Empty Homes' research project with Visiting Fellow from Japan.2013-02-26T16:11:00Z2013-04-30T15:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/02/tsrc-visiting-fellow.aspxDeath of Richard GrovesPam NewbyRichard Groves, former director of the Centre for Urban and Regional Studies dies age 65. Richard made an enormous contribution to housing and environmental health for more than 40 years.2013-02-22T15:11:00Z2013-02-22T15:33:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/welfare-futures/news/death-of-richard-groves.aspxLong term care in Europe: Improving policy and practicePam NewbyFindings of the INTERLINKS study are published as a book challenging the prevailing discourse centred on the problems of demographic change and long-term care provision for older people2013-02-20T17:55:00Z2013-05-15T16:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/02/long-term-care-in-europe.aspxEU Accession Migration eventPam NewbyThis conference, jointly organised by the Institute for Research into Superdiversity at the University of Birmingham, the West Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership, Migrants Right Network and the Migrants in Rural Areas (MIRA) project, aims to analyse the impacts of post-2004 EU migration on the economy, public sector and community cohesion in the West Midlands.2013-02-11T14:20:00Z2013-02-11T14:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/02/eu-accession-migration.aspxPSA Employability eventPam NewbyIASS academic Dawn River contributes to the Public Services Academy (PSA) employability event.2013-02-08T13:29:00Z2013-02-08T13:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/02/psa-networking-event.aspxPolicy Commission on the Distribution of WealthPam NewbyPolicy Commission on the Distribution of Wealth to hold two public debates in May.2013-02-07T14:51:00Z2014-02-17T13:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2013/02/policy-commission-on-distribution-of-wealth.aspxTaxing banks fairlyPam NewbyThe taxation workstream of the FinCris project is holding a workshop on 'Taxing banks fairly' on 27 March 2013.2013-02-07T14:50:00Z2013-02-07T13:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2013/02/taxing-banks-fairly.aspxMeet the experts at our MastersclassPam NewbyAre you considering studying for a Masters in Health Care Management or a Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Commissioning in the next 12 months?2013-01-31T15:36:00Z2013-02-01T15:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/02/meet-the-experts-mastersclass.aspxHousing and community investment, where next?Pam NewbyVanessa Wilkes will be the main speaker at this event, drawing on her PhD research to discuss 'Finding a way to measure social impact: the institutional work of individuals within housing organisations'.2013-01-31T15:14:00Z2013-01-31T15:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/02/housing-and-community-investment-where-next.aspxAre you thinking about a career in Public Service?Pam NewbyInformation on Are you thinking about a career in Public Service?2013-01-28T15:43:00Z2013-01-31T10:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/01/public-service-academy-careers-event.aspxHSMC academics present findings on current knowledge of reablement servicesPam NewbyHSMC academics present findings on current knowledge of reablement services.2013-01-28T11:44:00Z2013-01-28T13:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/01/social-care-evidence-in-practice.aspxIASS Academic Chris Allen's Research Praised by British PoliticiansPam NewbyChris Allen's research into Islamophobia has been publicly praised by two high profile politicians.2013-01-25T16:34:00Z2013-01-28T09:05:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/01/islamophobia-research-praised-by-british-politicians.aspxStudentship available in Superdiversity, community resilience and neighbourhood planningPam NewbyThe Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) is offering a fully sponsored studentship based in the School of Geography.2013-01-17T15:34:00Z2013-01-17T15:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/01/superdiversity-studentship-opportunity.aspxWhat impact are the health reforms having on cancer services in England?Pam NewbyA new publication from Cancer Research UK 'Reverse, Pause or Progress' reports the findings of research carried out by HSMC to explore the early impact of the health reforms and NHS efficiency savings programme on cancer services in England2013-01-15T10:25:00Z2013-05-15T16:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/01/impact-of-health-reforms-on-cancer-services.aspxPrevention services, social care and older peoplePam NewbyIn a new study, HSMC academics Robin Miller and Kerry Allen surveyed a sample of Directors of Adult Social Services in nine Local Authorities to identify what they viewed as their top three investments in prevention services for older people.2013-01-11T15:22:00Z2013-05-15T16:42:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/01/prevention-services-older-people.aspxIRiS: Practitioner Research Programme SeminarPam NewbyThe Institute for Research into Superdiversity (IRiS) is developing a new Practitioner Research Programme which aims to bring together key organisations and individuals working with new and established migrants to develop better information about migrant communities living in Birmingham. If you are interested and would like to know more, you are invited to attend an information seminar in February.2013-01-09T12:02:00Z2013-01-09T11:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/01/practitioner-research-programme-seminar.aspxHealth and social care commissioning: an exploration of processes, services and outcomesPam NewbyHSMC's Helen Dickinson and Jon Glasby were part of a research team who have just published a report entitled 'Joint Commissioning in Health and Social Care: An exploration of definitions, processes, services and outcomes.2013-01-09T11:55:00Z2013-05-15T16:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/01/health-and-social-care-commissioning.aspxJournal of Integrated Care is 'Journal of the Week'Pam NewbyJournal of Integrated Care is freely available until 13 January!2013-01-08T13:52:00Z2013-01-08T13:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2013/01/journal-of-integrated-care.aspxWar and Peace exhibition - Main LibraryPam NewbyAn oral history project which collected the memories of 21 Polish people who arrived in Birmingham as a consequence of the Second World War, tells the story of their incredible journeys; their experiences of War, deportation and imprisonment by the Nazis and the Soviets.2013-01-08T10:31:00Z2013-01-08T11:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2013/01/war-and-peace-exhibition.aspxPredictions for 2013: Professor Jon GlasbyPam NewbyHSMC's Professor Jon Glasby predicts 2013 could be make or break for the Coalition's health and social care reforms.2012-12-21T10:49:00Z2012-12-21T12:05:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/12/jon-glasby-predictions-2013.aspxHSMC helps launch new social welfare portalPam NewbyJon Glasby gives keynote address at the launch of the British Library's Social Welfare portal.2012-12-17T13:07:00Z2012-12-17T11:02:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/12/social-welfare-portal.aspxUK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher educationPam NewbyStudents from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU).2012-12-14T13:50:00Z2012-12-14T13:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-free-open-online-future-of-higher-education.aspxJoint HSMC and TSRC evaluation of social enterprise publishedPam NewbyAn evaluation led by the Third Sector Research Centre in collaboration with the Health Services Management Centre has been published into the Social Enterprise Investment Fund (SEIF).2012-12-12T09:58:00Z2012-12-12T09:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/12/evaluation-of-social-enterprise-published.aspxSocial work students in custody suitesPam NewbyUniversity of Birmingham Social Work students are gaining experience behind bars in a unique initiative that sees them help care for vulnerable detainees in police custody.2012-12-12T09:48:00Z2013-07-19T14:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/12/custody-placement-project.aspxClinical governance in New ZealandPam NewbyHSMC academic attends event on clinical governance in New Zealand.2012-12-07T16:28:00Z2012-12-17T13:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/12/clinical-governance.aspxSocial Work course at Birmingham ranked 1st in Russell Group of UK Universities 2012Pam NewbySocial Work at Birmingham is ranked 1st out of the Russell Group of UK Universities for 2012.2012-12-05T16:35:00Z2013-07-19T14:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/12/best-social-work-course-in-russell-group.aspxNew publications into priority setting in the NHSPam NewbyHSMC academics have led on two new publications which have come out of HSMC/Nuffield Trust research into priority setting in the English NHS.2012-12-04T12:36:00Z2012-12-12T09:48:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/12/priority-setting-activities.aspxAutumn Statement 2012Pam NewbyBirmingham Perspective: Karen Rowlingson contributes to the Autumn Statement 2012.2012-12-04T11:40:00Z2012-12-04T11:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/12/autumn-statement.aspxInternational Exchange trip to Rotterdam Winter 2012Pam NewbyEarlier this term, social work students and academics, together with a service user contributor, took part in an international exchange trip to Rotterdam University.2012-11-28T16:21:00Z2012-11-28T16:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/11/social-work-international-exchange-rotterdam.aspxSteven Vertovec, Guest LecturePam NewbyOn 24 October Steve Vertovec gave a public lecture on Diversification and 'diversity': configurations, representations and encounters as part of the College of Social Science Distinguished Speaker series.2012-11-28T14:54:00Z2012-12-13T13:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/11/vertovec-lecture.aspxHSMC to edit Journal of Integrated CarePam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby takes over as Editor in Chief of the Journal of Integrated Care.2012-11-22T13:52:00Z2012-11-23T11:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/11/journal-integrated-care.aspxHSMC reviews the NHS ConstitutionPam NewbyHSMC publishes latest Policy Paper 14.2012-11-09T08:06:00Z2012-11-12T10:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/11/hsmc-policy-paper-14.aspxSecond Global Symposium on Health Systems Research, ChinaPam NewbyHSMC delegation attends joint research symposium in Beijing, China.2012-11-08T09:54:00Z2012-11-08T09:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/11/second-global-symposium-health-systems-research.aspxBasque Foundation for social health care innovation congressPam NewbyHelen Dickinson attends Basque Foundation for social health care innovation (Etorbizi) congress in Spain.2012-11-08T09:23:00Z2012-11-08T09:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/11/basque-foundation-congress.aspxDelegation meet with Baroness Warsi to discuss work on Anti-Muslim hatredPam NewbyIASS's Chris Allen was part of a delegation who met with Baroness Sayeeda Warsi at the Foreign & Commonwealth Offices in London. The meeting was arranged to discuss the future work programme of the Cross-Government Working Group on Anti-Muslim Hatred on which Chris Allen sits in an independent expert capacity.2012-11-02T09:43:00Z2012-11-02T13:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/11/baroness-warsi.aspxWalked lecturePam NewbyFew would imagine what the Birmingham Foundation Academy's Social Policy students had planned for them earlier this week. Instead of their normal lecture, the students were taken on a 'walked lecture' around the city of Birmingham.2012-11-02T09:14:00Z2012-11-02T09:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/11/walked-lecture.aspxNorth Yorkshire Home Choice: Evidence SummaryPam NewbyProfessor David Mullins and Pat Niner of the Institute of Applied Social Studies, have been working with Fillip Sosenko of Herriot-Watt University on an evaluation of a new scheme to allocate all social housing in six North Yorkshire local authorities.2012-11-01T16:22:00Z2012-11-01T15:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/10/north-yorkshire-home-choice-evidence-papers.aspxIASS academic submits written evidence to All Party Parliamentary Group on IslamophobiaPam NewbyIASS's Chris Allen has this week submitted written evidence to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Islamophobia in preparation for its meeting to explore the evidence relating to the representation of Muslims and Islam in the British media.2012-10-31T16:54:00Z2012-11-01T08:47:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/10/academic-submits-written-evidence-to-APPG-on-Islamophobia.aspxNHS Social Work BursariesPam NewbyThe NHS Social Work Bursary will still be available to 'home' students starting on the social work programme in the 2013 academic year for both the BA Social Work and MA Social Work qualifying programmes.2012-10-30T16:15:00Z2013-01-08T11:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/10/social-work-bursaries.aspxNew report published on the prevalance of neurodisability in young people who offendPam NewbyA new report from the Children's Commissioner entitled 'Nobody made the connection: The prevalence of neurodisability in young people who offend' is based on a review of published evidence conducted by the University of Birmingham and University of Exeter.2012-10-19T10:31:00Z2012-10-22T08:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/10/young-people-with-brain-conditions.aspxHSMC at the Conservative Party ConferencePam NewbyHSMC has taken part in a fringe event at the 2012 Conservative Party conference, exploring the potential for more personalised approaches to healthcare.2012-10-09T15:19:00Z2012-10-09T14:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/10/hsmc-at-conservative-party-conference.aspxPQ Practitioner's Winter Conference: Tools (and Ideas) to take homePam NewbyIASS are hosting a one-day PQ Practitioner's Conference: Tools (and Ideas) to Take Home on Monday 10 December.2012-10-05T16:21:00Z2012-10-05T16:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/10/tools-ideas-to-take-home.aspxBirmingham Brief: Wealth inequality - are we 'one nation', all in it together?Pam NewbyIn his speech to the Labour party conference this week, Ed Miliband invoked the spirit of the former Conservative leader, Benjamin Disraeli, when he set out his vision for Britain to be 'one nation: a country where prosperity is shared'.2012-10-05T09:08:00Z2012-10-05T08:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/10/wealth-inequality.aspxBirmingham Brief: Wealth inequality - are we 'one nation', all in it together?Pam NewbyIn his speech to the Labour party conference this week, Ed Miliband invoked the spirit of the former Conservative leader, Benjamin Disraeli, when he set out his vision for Britain to be 'one nation: a country where prosperity is shared'.2012-10-05T09:08:00Z2012-10-05T09:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2012/10/wealth-inequality.aspxA development programme for GP mental health commissionersPam NewbyNew training and development programme will meet the needs of GP mental health leads and their commissioning colleagues.2012-10-04T15:08:00Z2012-10-04T15:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/10/development-programme-gp-mental-health-commissioners.aspxEffectiveness of Multi-Professional Team Working (MPTW) in Mental Health CarePam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby was part of a research project which has now published their report on the Effectiveness of Multi-Professional Team Working (MPTW) in Mental Health Care.2012-10-04T12:26:00Z2012-10-04T12:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/10/multi-professional-team-working-mhcare.aspxA Lifeline: The impact of attending stroke groupsPam NewbyHSMC are currently undertaking a three year evaluation of a new approach to the development of stroke groups in Gloucestershire.2012-10-04T10:39:00Z2012-10-04T10:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/10/impact-of-attending-stroke-groups.aspxThird Sector Research Centre calls for dialogue on the sector's futurePam NewbyTSRC is hosting the Third Sector Futures Dialogues between September 2012 and April 2013. The purpose of the dialogues is to stimulate discussion from sector-wide stekeholders on the future of the third sector.2012-10-03T15:21:00Z2012-10-03T15:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/10/third-sector-futures.aspxEvaluating the impact of the CQCPam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby has been asked to join an 'evaluation expert advisory group' at the Care Quality Commission (CQC)2012-10-03T13:21:00Z2012-10-03T13:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/10/evaluating-the-impact-of-the-cqc.aspxQuestionTime@ IASS eventPam NewbyAround 75 students gathered in the Business School on Thursday 27 September to take part in the 'QuestionTime@IASS' event. Based on the popular BBC1 television programme, the IASS event brought together an eight strong panel of politicians, policymakers and commentators.2012-10-03T12:43:00Z2013-01-29T13:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/10/question-time-iass.aspxA Taste of MulticulturalismPam NewbyIASS takes part in a Europe-wide day of celebrating research. As part of the 'Brum Dine With Me', the name given to the University's celebration - IASS's Chris Allen hosted an event entitled 'A Taste of Multiculturalism' at MAC, Birmingham.2012-10-03T12:43:00Z2012-10-03T14:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/10/taste-of-multiculturalism.aspxElite Doctoral Researcher Scholarships 2013-2014Pam NewbyThe University Graduate School is pleased to announce that it has ten Doctoral Elite Researcher Scholarships which will commence in the 2013-2014 academic year.2012-10-03T10:13:00Z2012-10-03T10:05:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/10/elite-doctoral-resercher-scholarships-2013-2014.aspxNew PG Certificate for CCG leads (in association with NHS Clinical Commissioners) being launched in January 2013Pam NewbyFollowing the passage of the Health and Social Care Act, this new PG Certificate in Healthcare Commissioning is designed specifically for clinical commissioners, all those involved in new CCGs and emerging commissioning support organisations.2012-10-02T15:00:00Z2013-01-11T13:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/10/new-pg-cert-for-ccg-leads.aspxDevelopments in priority setting at HSMCPam NewbyHSMC was well represented at the recent conference of the International Society on Priorities in Health Care in Vancouver.2012-10-02T13:06:00Z2012-10-02T12:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/10/developments-in-priority-setting.aspxNew report into older people's experiences of transitions in health and social carePam NewbyA new report from academics at HSMC and the Institute of Applied Social Studies (IASS) presents the findings from in-depth interviews with 75 older people about their experiences of transitions in health and social care services.2012-09-20T15:46:00Z2013-07-03T15:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/09/older-peoples-experiences-of-transitions-health-social-care.aspxA better life for older peopleKabir GangulyJon Glasby has been appointed to an expert panel at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to help guide its work around 'A Better Life' for older people2012-09-17T18:08:00Z2012-09-20T15:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/09/a-better-life-for-older-people.aspxCEIMH launch new websitePam NewbyThe new website for the Centre of Excellence in Interdisciplinary Mental Health (CEIMH) has been launched this week.2012-09-07T09:29:00Z2012-09-07T09:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/09/new-ceimh-website.aspxReleasing the Community Investment potential of social housing providersPam NewbyHACT and TSRC joins forces with the TSRC to release the Community Investment potential of social housing providers2012-09-05T10:03:00Z2012-09-05T09:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/09/HACT-joins-forces-with-tsrc.aspxSteering or Rowing: report from a simulation event testing how CCGs might utilise CSSsPam NewbyNHS Clinical Commissioners (NHSCC) have published a report to support Clinical Commissioning Groups in developing effective relationships with Commissioning Support Services. 'Steering or Rowing? Report from a simulation event which tested how CCGs might utilise CSSs' outlines the challenges and areas of support these organisations need to consider when working together.2012-08-08T16:45:00Z2012-08-10T10:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/08/steering-or-rowing-report.aspxProfessor Derek WilliamsPam NewbyIt is with great sadness HSMC announce the death of Professor Derek Williams, founding Director of HSMC from 1972 until 1986.2012-08-02T10:59:00Z2012-08-02T11:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/08/professor-derek-williams.aspxFrom Left to RightPam NewbyIASS's Robert Page has recently participated at a conference bringing together academics, activists and policymakers to discuss the relationship between the British Labour movement and the post-1956 British New Left.2012-07-27T11:10:00Z2012-07-27T13:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/07/from-left-to-right.aspxDistinguished Speaker Series Guest Lecture: Professor Steven VertovecKabir GangulyProfessor Steven Vertovec, Director of the Max-Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity, Gottingen and Honorary Joint Professor of Sociology and Ethnology, University of Gottingen, will deliver a guest lecture on 'Diversification and 'diversity': configurations, representations and encounters' and will explore his ideas around 'super-diversity'.2012-07-24T09:45:00Z2012-09-18T10:48:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/07/professor-steven-vertovec-guest-lecture.aspxBirmingham heroes: Dr Chris AllenPam NewbyIASS academic Dr Chris Allen, contributes to the Birmingham Heroes Campaign.2012-07-18T11:28:00Z2012-07-18T11:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/07/birmingham-heroes-chris-allen.aspxThe Care Track StudyPam NewbyProfessor Jeffrey Braithwaite, Honorary Professor at HSMC, is co-author of The Care Track study.2012-07-18T09:06:00Z2012-07-18T09:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/07/care-track-study.aspxNHF 'Building Futures' Neighbourhood AuditPam NewbyNational Housing Federation Audit provides a picture of extent and nature of community investment by housing associations - further TSRC work now underway on measuring social impact.2012-07-17T09:48:00Z2012-07-17T09:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/07/nhf-neighbourhood-audit.aspx'Your Money and Your Life' module graduationPam NewbyCHASM ran a new module for final-year undergraduates in social policy, 'Your Money and Your Life: from welfare state to personal finance'. A total of 25 students took the module, giving it an average satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5.2012-07-16T19:06:00Z2012-07-16T19:00:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2012/07/your-money-your-life.aspx'Your Money and Your Life' module graduatePam NewbyCHASM ran a new module for final-year undergraduates in social policy, 'Your Money and Your Life: from welfare state to personal finance'. A total of 25 students took the module, giving it an average satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5.2012-07-16T13:52:00Z2012-07-16T18:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/07/your-money-and-your-life.aspxJon Glasby gives his opinion on the Social Care White PaperJulie FosterAssessing the new social care white paper2012-07-13T14:02:00Z2012-07-13T13:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/07/social-care-white-paper.aspxChris Ham is made an Honorary Doctor of LettersJulie FosterChris Ham, who is seconded as Chief Executive of the King's Fund, has been made an Honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of Kent.2012-07-11T16:46:00Z2012-07-12T10:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/07/honorary-doctor-of-letters.aspxEnhancing the student experience: QuestionTime@ IASSPam NewbyQuestionTime@ IASS will be a key event for returning social policy and social work students, based on the BBC1 televisition programme, Question Time.2012-07-05T14:59:00Z2012-10-15T10:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/07/question-time.aspxDavid Mullins re-elected to ENHR Coordination CommitteePam NewbyProfessor David Mullins is re-elected to Coordination Committee of the European Network for Housing Research (ENHR).2012-07-05T13:00:00Z2012-07-05T13:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/07/european-network-for-housing-research.aspxSDO Joint Commissioning ProjectPam NewbyHSMC's SDO-funded Joint Commissioning project is now in the reporting stage following 2 years of research aimed at better understanding the processes, practices and outcomes of joint commissioning.2012-07-05T10:39:00Z2012-07-05T10:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/07/sdo-joint-commissioning-research.aspxMental Health AlliancePam NewbyHSMC is one of the founder members of a new partnership that has been created to support local health and social care commissioners of mental health services.2012-06-29T13:38:00Z2012-06-29T13:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/06/mental-health-alliance.aspxTop tips for public sector commissionersPam NewbyStructural reforms and budget cuts have created new challenges for those who commission services. HSMC's Jon Glasby contributes to Guardian Professional article.2012-06-29T10:48:00Z2012-06-29T15:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/06/public-sector-commissioners.aspxHSMC and IASS participatory research study showcased in new national guidancePam NewbyA new national guide on supporting diverse and inclusive public involvement in research, features a participatory research study carried out by colleagues from across HSMC and IASS as an example of good practice.2012-06-20T15:03:00Z2013-05-15T16:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/06/participatory-research-study.aspxSurvey highlights crisis in care for the elderlyPam NewbyA survey of social care workers in more than 100 areas of England, Wales and Scotland for the union Unison – conducted by the University of Birmingham's Health Services Management Centre – reveals that 57% have seen day centres close down.2012-06-18T11:08:00Z2012-06-19T12:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/06/crisis-in-care-of-elderly.aspxSocial Landlord responses to anti-social behaviourPam NewbyDavid Mullins chairs a roundtable with London-based housing associations on social landlord responses to anti-social behaviour.2012-06-13T14:21:00Z2012-06-13T14:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/06/anti-social-behaviour-responses.aspxFrancesco Minora - TSRC visiting fellowPam NewbyDavid Mullins to work with TSRC visiting fellow on community-based housing initiatives in England.2012-06-13T13:44:00Z2012-06-13T13:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/06/visiting-fellow.aspxHousing Providers: Evidencing their social impactPam NewbyDavid Mullins and Vanessa Wilkes drew on their recent research on housing organisations to introduce a Roundtable Discussion convened by the Social Impact Analysts Association and HACT.2012-06-13T11:11:00Z2012-06-13T11:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/06/housing-providers.aspxCompleted work on Community Investment and Housing OrganisationsPam NewbyDavid Mullins has recently completed a report for HACT, the housing action charity, on the community investment and community empowerment roles of housing organisations.2012-06-13T10:47:00Z2012-06-13T10:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/06/community-investment-housing-organisations.aspxHousing Studies Special IssuePam NewbyDavid Mullins has guest edited a special issue of Housing Studies on the theme of social enterprise and hybridity in housing organisations.2012-06-07T13:11:00Z2012-07-20T14:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/06/housing-studies-special-issue.aspxTalent Management in the NHS Managerial WorkforcePam NewbyHSMC academics are part of the team that recently published a report on Talent Management in the NHS managerial workforce.2012-06-06T15:04:00Z2012-06-06T14:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/01/talent-management-in-the-nhs.aspxClinical Leadership FellowshipsPam NewbyApplications invited for PG certificate programme for the national Clinical Leadership Fellowship following success of last year's programme.2012-06-06T13:58:00Z2012-06-06T12:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/06/clinical-leadership-fellowships.aspxHSMC in new health and wellbeing board resourcePam NewbyHSMC take part in new film about Health and Wellbeing Boards (HWBs).2012-05-30T13:45:00Z2012-05-30T13:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/05/health-and-wellbeing-board-resource.aspxMeeting the 'Nicholson challenge'Pam NewbyMeeting the 'Nicholson challenge' - how to disinvest in health care services. Seminar report from event held by Health Services Management Centre (HSMC), University of Birmingham.2012-05-30T09:36:00Z2012-05-30T09:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/05/meeting-the-nicholson-challenge.aspxBirmingham care home closures achieved positive results for older peoplePam NewbyA major study of the closure of care home beds across Birmingham has shown that for the majority of older people affected, the process did not have a negative impact on their lives. 77% of respondents suggested that life had got better or stayed the same as a result of resettlement.2012-05-24T13:36:00Z2012-06-15T10:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/05/care-homes-closure.aspxBirmingham Perspective: 40 years' change in the NHSPam NewbySir David Nicholson, Chief Executive NHS in England contributes to the Birmingham Perspective and gives his opinion on 40 years' change in the NHS.2012-05-20T15:40:00Z2012-05-20T15:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/05/forty-years-of-change-nhs.aspxCommunity Day: Survivor Performance Arts and ExhibitionPam NewbyA Survivor Performance Arts and Exhibition hosted by the Social Work Department in the Institute of Applied Social Studies,will take place in the Muirhead Tower as part of the University of Birmingham's Community Day in June.2012-05-18T14:17:00Z2012-05-21T11:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/06/survivor-arts-open-day.aspxWorking together to promote financial inclusion and tackle isolationKabir GangulyKaren Rowlingson recently chaired the afternoon session at the 'Working Together to Promote Financial Inclusion and Tackle Isolation' event held in London.2012-05-16T17:19:00Z2012-05-23T14:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2012/05/working-together-to-promote-financial-inclusion.aspxMaximising the potential of NHS workforcePam NewbyHSMC's Professor Martin Powell leads research to investigate whether job satisfaction and employee attitudes are associated with improved organisational performance in the NHS.2012-05-11T16:09:00Z2012-06-06T14:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/05/maximising-potential-of-nhs-workforce.aspxWelcome to Simon PembertonPam NewbyWelcome to Dr Simon Pemberton, who is one of the new Birmingham Fellows and who joined the School at the beginning of May. Simon is currently researching aspects of social harm caused by state and corporations, as well as social structures, in particular the harms caused by inequality.2012-05-11T15:18:00Z2012-05-28T10:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/05/welcome-simon-pemberton.aspxCall for abstracts: The limits of market-based reformsPam NewbyHSMC and Nuffield Trust are issuing a call for abstracts focused on 'the limits of market-based reforms'. Those abstracts selected will be invited to take part in a jointly run event in Birmingham in October on 'the limits of market-based reforms' in health and social care.2012-05-11T11:54:00Z2012-05-11T11:48:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/05/call-for-abstracts.aspxNew 'simulation' case study being developedPam NewbyThe first real-time commissioning support simulation exercise, organised by the NHS Commissioning Board Authority and HSMC, is being run in May and will involve six emerging CCGs and four CSSs.2012-05-02T10:45:00Z2012-06-06T14:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/05/simulation-case-study.aspxAwards for the NHS Graduate Management Training SchemePam NewbyHSMC's NHS graduate management training scheme has been recognised as the country's most popular in two well renowned national awards.2012-05-01T13:57:00Z2012-05-01T13:42:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/05/nhs-graduate-management-awards.aspxHSMC paper wins award for excellencePam NewbyAn article entitled 'The Care trust pilgrims' published in the Journal of Integrated Care, by HSMC academics Jon Glasby, Robin Miller and Helen Dickinson, has been chosen as a Highly Commended Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2012.2012-04-26T13:27:00Z2012-04-27T11:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/04/award-for-excellence.aspxInquiry into SchizophreniaPam NewbyAnn Davis, Emeritus Professor of Social Work and Mental Health, is a member of the expert panel conducting an independent Inquiry into the 'Schizophrenia' Label.2012-04-23T14:30:00Z2012-04-23T16:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/04/inquiry-into-schizophrenia.aspxTaking Action on Poor PracticePam NewbyResearchers have identified how organisations can support better care, write Yvonne Sawbridge and Alistair Hewison in a new article published in the Nursing Standard.2012-04-03T09:32:00Z2012-06-06T14:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/04/taking-action-on-poor-practice.aspxCHASM hosts world-leading US academics on assets to the University of BirminghamPam NewbyCentre on Household Assets and Savings Management recently hosted leading US academics to discuss the future of asset-based policies.2012-04-02T10:47:00Z2012-04-02T10:42:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/04/future-of-asset-based-policies.aspxCHASM hosts world-leading US academics on assets to the University of BirminghamPam NewbyCentre on Household Assets and Savings Management recently hosted leading US academics to discuss the future of asset-based policies.2012-04-02T10:33:00Z2012-05-16T13:47:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2012/04/future-of-asset-based-policies.aspxExploring the potential of social enterprise in health and social carePam NewbyHSMC academics explore the potential of social enterprise in health and social care within Wales.2012-03-29T16:17:00Z2012-03-29T16:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/03/social-enterprise-in-health-and-social-care.aspxBritish Academy UK-Latin America and Caribbean Link ProgrammePam NewbyAcademics from the School of Social Policy to travel to Argentina for seminar to explore family-minded policy and whole family practice through comparative analysis.2012-03-29T15:50:00Z2012-03-29T15:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/03/uk-latin-america-caribbean-link-programme.aspxEuropean Network for Housing Research (ENHR)Pam NewbyInstitute of Applied Social Studies' links with the European Network for Housing Research (ENHR).2012-03-29T13:54:00Z2012-06-07T12:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/03/european-network-for-housing-research.aspxAcademic visitor from Hong Kong City University - Dr Simon YauPam NewbyAcademic from Hong Kong to visit the Institute of Applied Social Studies to inform his international comparative work on anti-social behaviour.2012-03-29T11:58:00Z2012-06-07T12:52:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/03/hong-kong-academic-visitor.aspxAHRC awards £700,000 for a project on 'Responsibilities, Ethics and the Financial Crisis'Pam NewbyThe Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management (CHASM) announce the award of a major new 3 year research project funded by the AHRC on 'Responsibilities, Ethics and the Financial Crisis'.2012-03-27T15:46:00Z2012-03-27T15:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2012/03/responsibilities-ethics-financial-crisis.aspxHealth Secretary visits HSMC clinical fellowsPam NewbyHSMC, in partnership with the University of Manchester and the Kings Fund have been commissioned to provide a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Service Improvement for a new cohort of clinical leadership fellows.2012-03-23T13:20:00Z2012-03-23T13:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/03/health-secretary-visit.aspxIs personalisation working in social care?Pam NewbyFour years after the government's paper Putting People First, is a personalised social care system becoming a reality? Jon Glasby joins a live discussion 'Is personalisation working in social care?'2012-03-21T09:14:00Z2012-03-21T09:05:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/03/is-personalisation-working-in-social-care.aspxNew Health and Wellbeing Boards must focus on outcomes not structural changesPam NewbyNew Health and Wellbeing Boards proposed as a key part of the Coalition's reform package for the NHS must focus on patient outcomes rather than developing unnecessary processes and structures according to a new policy paper from the University of Birmingham's leading health research unit the Health Services Management Centre2012-03-13T16:55:00Z2013-10-30T14:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/03/new-health-boards.aspxSchool holds seminar on the Politics and Policy of WellbeingPam NewbyThe University's School of Social Policy hosts a seminar entitled 'Happiness is not enough: the Politics and Policy of Wellbeing'.2012-03-09T13:41:00Z2012-03-09T13:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/03/politics-and-policy-of-wellbeing.aspxNew Migration and Social Policy programmePam NewbyDoes your work involve issues to do with Migration? Enhance your career prospects by registering for our New Migration and Social Policy programme.2012-03-07T13:55:00Z2012-03-07T13:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/03/new-migration-and-social-policy.aspxIf the cap fits? The introduction of a cap on UK welfare benefitsPam NewbyThe Birmingham Brief: The coalition government recently suffered one of its most significant defeats in the House of Commons over the welfare reform bill. The most controversial idea was the introduction of a 'welfare cap', that is, the idea that there should be a maximum level on the amount of support that a person may receive in terms of their benefits and tax credits.2012-03-02T17:14:00Z2012-03-05T10:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/03/uk-welfare-benefits.aspxThe role of English housing associationsPam NewbyLeading figures from the housing association sector in the West Midlands met at the University of Birmingham to discuss the role of English housing associations, their history and social missions, their potential to advance social justice, their status as non-public bodies and their housing and wider community roles.2012-02-29T11:40:00Z2012-03-01T11:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/02/role-of-english-housing-associations.aspxU21 Social Entrepreneur Corps programme GuatamalaPam NewbyA second year undergraduate Social Policy student has secured a place to attend the Universitas 21 Social Entrepreneur Corps project in Guatamala this summer.2012-02-29T10:13:00Z2012-02-29T10:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/02/universitas21-social-entrepreneur-corps.aspxSupporting Victims of Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Hate CrimePam NewbyIASS's Chris Allen is set to speak at the Birmingham launch of the new 'TELL MAMA' project (Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks), a national project that provides support and assistance to those who have suffered Islamophobic or anti-Muslim attacks.2012-02-28T15:05:00Z2012-02-28T14:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/02/tell-mama-project.aspxAcademic attends community policing event in WarsawPam NewbyBasia Spalek presents on community policing and counter-terrorism at workshop in Warsaw.2012-02-28T13:23:00Z2012-02-28T13:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/02/community-policing-presentation.aspxShaping Government policy to tackle Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatredPam NewbySince presenting evidence to the re-launched All Party Parliamentary Group on Islamophobia in November last year, IASS's Chris Allen has been asked to join the Government's Cross Party Working Group on Anti-Muslim hatred.2012-02-27T14:57:00Z2012-02-27T14:48:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/02/islamophobia-working-group.aspxUniversity of Birmingham ranked in top 10 universities for producing millionairesPam NewbyThe University of Birmingham comes out 7th in 'top 10' for producing millionaires.2012-02-22T15:17:00Z2012-02-22T15:14:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/02/top-10-uk-universities-millionaires.aspxProfessional partnerships and non-hierarchical organisations in the NHSPam NewbyHSMC professor is co-author of a new NIHR report on Professional Partnerships and Non-hierarchical Organisations in the NHS.2012-02-21T08:52:00Z2012-06-06T14:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/02/understanding-professional-partnerships.aspxChallenges to the NHS from 'health tourism' going unrecognisedPam NewbySince the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948, health services in the UK have been funded primarily through general taxation and delivered free at the point of access to individuals. However, recent decades have witnessed an expansion in the global market for health services. This has been manifest in various ways, including an unprecedented increase in the volume of patients willing to traverse national borders for the purposes of receiving medical care.2012-02-13T08:47:00Z2012-06-06T13:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/02/health-tourism.aspxErasmus International Exchange ProgrammePam NewbySocial Work students from the University of Birmingham, together with a teaching team of two academics and two service users, visited Nuremberg on an international exchange trip.2012-02-10T16:10:00Z2012-10-15T10:10:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/02/erasmus-international-exchange-project.aspxSchool for Social Care Research appointmentPam NewbyJon Glasby has been appointed as a Senior Fellow of the National School for Social Care Research, one of the leading funders of adult social care research in England.2012-02-10T12:15:00Z2012-02-10T12:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/02/social-care-research-appointment.aspxTeaching Fellowship awardPam NewbyIASS academic, Tarsem Singh Cooner, wins Birmingham University Teaching Fellowship award.2012-02-06T11:56:00Z2012-02-06T11:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/02/teaching-award.aspxChallenging assumptions when working with 'vulnerable people'Pam NewbyIASS to run a Masterclass for six form students exploring what it is like to work with service users and carers in a social work or social care setting. Challenging assumptions when working with 'vulnerable people'.2012-02-06T11:32:00Z2012-10-15T10:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/02/service-users-and-carers-masterclass.aspxResearch project highlightsPam NewbyAcademics from the School of Social Policy awarded funding for new research projects.2012-02-06T11:19:00Z2012-02-06T11:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/02/research-highlights.aspxWhere is the infrastructure to make public services commissioning work?Pam NewbyPublic sector commissioners must be the eyes and ears of the system, gathering information to determine subsequent actions. Read Jon Glasby's article on public services commissioning in the Guardian newspaper.2012-02-03T14:55:00Z2012-06-06T14:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/02/public-services-infrastructure.aspxStudent's companion to social policy - 4th editionPam NewbyThe 4th edition of the best-selling textbook 'Student's Companion to Social Policy' is published.2012-02-02T14:10:00Z2012-02-02T14:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/02/students-companion-to-social-policy.aspxEvaluation of Shelter Children's Services is publishedPam NewbyResearchers at the Institute of Applied Social Studies, carried out an independent evaluation of the 'Keys to the Future' Evaluation of Shelter's Children's Services. The final evaluation report and executive summary have now been published.2012-02-01T12:20:00Z2012-03-01T12:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/01/shelter-childrens-services.aspxFree Mastersclass for people considering future studyPam NewbyAre you considering studying for a Masters in Health Care Management in the next 12 months? Come and meet the experts at our Mastersclass on Monday 5 March or Friday 11 May 2012.2012-01-31T14:35:00Z2012-02-03T13:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/01/hsmc-mastersclass.aspxStructural changes could be a distractionPam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby comments on NHS reform in an interview with the Press Association.2012-01-26T13:12:00Z2012-01-26T14:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/01/nhs-reforms.aspxCommissioning for Health and WellbeingPam NewbyA new book entitled Commissioning for Health and Wellbeing: an introduction and edited by HSMC's Jon Glasby, is published by The Policy Press.2012-01-24T16:36:00Z2012-06-06T14:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/01/commissioning-for-health-and-wellbeing.aspxDignity in Older People's ServicesPam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby addresses the 'Dignity Commission' established by the NHS Confederation, Age UK and the Local Government Association.2012-01-23T09:41:00Z2012-01-23T09:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/01/dignity-in-older-peoples-services.aspxDo we still care about inequality?Pam NewbyNew research summary entitled 'Do we still care about inequality?', reviews the findings from an ESRC-funded study which analysed data from the 2009 British Social Attitudes survey.2012-01-19T15:26:00Z2012-01-19T15:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2012/01/income-inequality.aspxDo we still care about inequality?Pam NewbyNew research summary entitled 'Do we still care about inequality?', reviews the findings from an ESRC-funded study which analysed data from the 2009 British Social Attitudes survey.2012-01-19T14:59:00Z2012-01-19T14:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/01/income-inequality.aspxEvent: Assets, inequality and the future of asset-based policies in the US and UKPam NewbyCHASM to host 2 events in March - one in London and one in Birmingham - on the future of asset-based policies.2012-01-19T14:38:00Z2012-01-19T14:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2012/01/assets-and-inequality-events.aspxEvent: Assets, inequality and the future of asset-based policies in the US and UKPam NewbyCHASM to host 2 events in March - one in London and one in Birmingham - on the future of asset-based policies.2012-01-19T13:46:00Z2012-03-05T10:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2012/01/assets-and-inequality-events.aspxCommissioning in an era of CCGsPam NewbyHSMC to provide a series of development programmes for staff at NHS Somerset to help them reflect upon and prepare for future changes to the commissioning landscape.2012-01-19T11:03:00Z2012-06-06T13:58:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2012/01/commissioning-in-an-era-of-ccgs.aspxSocial Work MA fees confirmedPam NewbySchool is pleased to announce confirmation of the fees for the MA Qualifying Social Work programme for the 2012-13 academic year, and to confirm that the NHS Social Work Bursary will still be available.2012-01-17T15:59:00Z2012-01-17T15:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/01/social-work-fees-confirmed.aspxIn war and peace: Collected memories of Birmingham PolesPam NewbyNew booklet gives a presentation of the main parts of the 'Collected Memories of Birmingham's Poles' project.2012-01-17T15:30:00Z2012-02-23T16:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2012/01/collected-memories-of-birmingham-poles.aspxDeveloping nursing leadership and a support for nurses is crucial to the quality of patient carePam NewbyWard sisters/Charge nurses need to be given a more prominent leadership role in hospitals if standards of acute nursing care are to be improved according to a new Policy Paper from the Health Services Management Centre.2011-12-21T13:02:00Z2012-05-28T16:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/12/nursing-reform-hsmc-policy-paper.aspxNew Social Work Prize awarded to two Social Work Undergraduate StudentsPam NewbyJulia Smith Award shared by Saira-Jayne Jones and Shabana Mushtaq.2011-12-16T12:41:00Z2012-01-13T13:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/12/julia-smith-award-2011.aspxThe Reform of Health CarePam NewbyNew book examining how healthcare organisations shape, adapt and resist developments in healthcare policy and practice is published.2011-12-15T09:32:00Z2011-12-15T09:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/12/reform-of-health-care.aspxCustody Placement ProjectPam NewbyThe University of Birmingham's social work programmes enter a partnership agreement with West Midlands Police regarding a new initiative called the 'Custody Placement Project'.2011-12-14T14:53:00Z2011-12-15T08:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/12/social-work-custody-placement-project.aspxHelp us to celebrate HSMC's 40th Anniversary in 2012Pam NewbyCalling all HSMC ex-staff and alumni. Help us to celebrate HSMC's 40th Anniversary in 2012 and find out about HSMC's plans to mark this important landmark in its history!2011-12-13T14:51:00Z2012-02-01T11:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/12/hsmc-celebrating-forty-years.aspxMind the (Housing) Wealth Gap: Intergenerational justice and family welfarePam NewbyCHASM's Karen Rowlingson and Ricky Joseph will begin work on the Mind the (Housing) Wealth Gap: Intergenerational justice and family welfare research project, starting in the New Year.2011-12-08T14:01:00Z2011-12-08T14:27:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2011/12/mind-the-housing-wealth-gap.aspxPhD scholarship on personal finance educationPam NewbyCHASM has been awarded funding for a College of Social Sciences PhD Scholarship on the topic of 'personal finance education'.2011-12-08T12:36:00Z2011-12-08T12:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/social-policy/chasm/news/2011/12/phd-scholarship-personal-finance-education.aspxNurses ready to take on commissioning rolePam NewbyTwo new reports published by the NHS Alliance's Nurses in Commissioning Network.2011-12-07T10:53:00Z2012-06-06T13:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/12/nurses-ready-to-take-on-commissioning-role.aspxSocial enterprise and housing education in Hong KongPam NewbyProfessor David Mullins presents research seminar paper on his work on social enterprise and hybridity in the housing sector at Hong Kong conference.2011-12-07T09:48:00Z2012-03-05T10:52:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2011/12/social-enterprise-housing-education-hong-kong.aspxNational Student Survey: Social Work receives score of 90% overall student satisfactionPam NewbySocial Work programme at Birmingham receives score of 90% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.2011-12-07T08:30:00Z2011-12-07T08:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/12/national-student-survey-social-work.aspxExternal examiner appointment - Imperial CollegePam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby has been asked by Lord Darzi to be the external examiner for Imperial College's new MSc in Health Care Policy.2011-12-02T15:21:00Z2011-12-02T15:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/12/external-examiner-appointment.aspxCurrent benefit and taxation system - unfit for purposePam NewbyThe tax and benefit system needs a radical redesign to fit it for the 21st century according to a new policy paper from experts at the University of Birmingham and The Centre for Welfare Reform. They argue that the Coalition government's plans for reform, although well motivated, are fundamentally flawed.2011-12-02T14:47:00Z2011-12-02T14:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/12/current-benefit-taxation-system.aspxBirmingham experts respond to the autumn economic statementPam NewbyBirmingham's academic experts, Professor Steve McKay of the School of Social Policy and Professor John Bryson, Professor of Enterprise and Economic Geography, provide their views on the Chancellor, George Osborne's autumn economic statement.2011-12-01T10:00:00Z2011-12-01T09:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2011/12/budget-round-up.aspxNational Anti-Social Behaviour SeminarPam NewbyInstitute of Applied Social Studies academics, Kathryn Farrow and Nathan Hughes, present at the National Anti-Social Behaviour Seminar held at the headquarters of West Mercia Police in Worcestershire.2011-11-30T15:08:00Z2011-11-30T10:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/anti-social-behaviour.aspxNew Social Policy PathwaysPam NewbyNew specialist Social Policy undergraduate degree programmes open for admission.2011-11-24T14:19:00Z2011-11-25T08:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/new-social-policy-pathways.aspxNHS Social Work BursariesPam NewbyConfirmation has been received that the NHS Social Work Bursary will still be available for existing social work students and those starting in the 2012/13 academic year.2011-11-24T11:33:00Z2012-04-24T11:25:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/nhs-social-work-bursaries.aspxNHS Alliance Conference 2011Pam NewbyHSMC's Yvonne Sawbridge to make a Keynote speech at the NHS Alliance 2011 Pre-Conference Meeting on Commissioning for Quality and Outcomes.2011-11-22T14:33:00Z2012-06-06T13:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/11/nhs-alliance-conference.aspxExploring Community Housing in AustraliaPam NewbyProfessor David Mullins of the Third Sector Research Centre is visiting the City Futures Research Centre at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, to learn about recent changes in the community housing sector.2011-11-22T09:41:00Z2012-06-07T12:50:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2011/11/community-housing-in-australia.aspxHSMC building on links in ChinaPam NewbyWith major health reforms underway in China, HSMC is linking to a number of leading Chinese Universities and health policy centres in order to develop its international work and relationships.2011-11-21T16:19:00Z2011-11-21T16:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/11/links-in-china.aspxIASS academic presents expert evidence on IslamophobiaPam NewbyHaving been commissioned to produce a report for the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Islamophobia earlier this year, IASS's Chris Allen has been invited to present expert evidence to a meeting of the APPG at the Houses of Parliament.2011-11-17T11:09:00Z2012-02-23T15:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/appg-islamophobia.aspxPublic event explores how older people can get involved in researchPam NewbyPublic event hosted by HSMC, IASS and INVOLVE explores opportunities, practicalities and impact of involving older people in health and social care research.2011-11-16T12:14:00Z2011-11-16T12:10:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/11/involving-older-people-health-social-care-research.aspxStudying social policy in the UKPam NewbyInternational postgraduate students enjoy an intensive four week introduction to studying Social Policy in the UK.2011-11-10T14:41:00Z2011-11-17T15:25:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/introduction-to-studying-social-policy.aspxFaith in the City event a successPam NewbyIASS's Chris Allen reports on the success of Festival of Social Science event 'Faith in the City: communities, regeneration and integration' held at the Green Lane Mosque, Birmingham.2011-11-09T12:39:00Z2012-02-23T15:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/faith-in-the-city-event-success.aspxElite Doctoral Researcher Scholarships 2012-2013Alberto GuglielmiUniversity Graduate School announces 10 Elite Doctoral Researcher Scholarships for the 2012 - 2013 academic year.2011-11-07T14:43:00Z2012-08-20T16:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2011/11/doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspxGrowing the Grassroots: The role of grassroots arts activities in communitiesPam NewbyIASS academics hold event for AHRC Connected Communities funded Grassroots Arts and Community Project.2011-11-01T14:39:00Z2012-01-17T16:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/growing-the-grassroots-conference.aspxIreland's National Disability Authority ConferencePam NewbyIASS's Harriet Clarke is invited to attend and present at Ireland's National Disability Authority annual conference in Dublin, on 'People with Disabilities Participating Fully and Safely in the Community'.2011-11-01T13:46:00Z2011-11-01T13:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/11/national-disability-authority-conference.aspxHSMC hosts NHS Future ForumPam NewbyHSMC hosts a one-day workshop for members of the NHS Future Forum and a series of local health and social care leaders.2011-11-01T10:51:00Z2011-11-01T10:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/11/nhs-future-forum.aspxHSMC research used as evidence in Francis InquiryPam NewbyHSMC research on changing management cultures and organisational performance is used in evidence in the Francis Inquiry.2011-11-01T10:32:00Z2011-11-01T10:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/11/francis-inquiry.aspxWhy 'Faith in the City?'Pam Newby"Faith - whether one has it or not - is more important and topical today than it has been for decades." - Chris Allen contributes to the Birmingham Perspective.2011-10-31T12:24:00Z2011-10-31T12:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/10/faith-in-the-city.aspxSwedish social democracy and the welfare statePam NewbyIASS academic explores Swedish social democracy and the welfare state on trip to Stockholm.2011-10-28T16:17:00Z2011-10-28T16:12:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/10/swedish-social-democracy.aspxPromises and Pitfalls: Service user and carer article publishedPam NewbyNew article by IASS academics, explores efforts to develop a focus on service users and carers within a module for social work managers, as part of post-qualifying (PQ) social work education.2011-10-28T14:59:00Z2011-10-28T14:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/10/promises-pitfalls.aspxInternational research network publishes reportPam NewbyEmerging international network of researchers, the Contracting at the Margins Research Group, publishes report.2011-10-27T10:59:00Z2011-10-27T12:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/10/contracting-at-the-margins-research-group.aspxAre co-operatives the best solution in the future of social care?Pam NewbyHSMC academic, Robin Miller, chairs policy session at conference debating co-operatives as the future of social care.2011-10-24T10:46:00Z2011-10-24T10:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/10/cooperatives-and-social-care-future.aspxIASS academic attends Chicago conferencePam NewbyIASS's Basia Spalek will attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Chicago, to present research and experiences on community partnerships and the prevention of violent extremism, to an international audience.2011-10-20T13:01:00Z2012-02-23T15:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/10/community-partnerships-to-prevent-violent-extremism.aspxPriority setting seminar Down UnderPam NewbyHSMC academic Suzanne Robinson to talk about findings from recent study on priority setting at Australian seminar.2011-10-14T15:31:00Z2011-10-14T15:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/10/priority-setting-seminar-australia.aspxHSMC launch good practice framework for older people across EuropePam NewbyHSMC's Kerry Allen and Jon Glasby help launch the results of 3-year EU project into long-term care and support for older people (Interlinks).2011-10-14T13:17:00Z2011-10-14T14:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/10/interlinks-launch-older-people.aspxWe get the kind of older people's services we deservePam NewbyFollowing the high profile demise of Southern Cross, reports suggest that more than 250 of its care homes are to transfer to other operators. With some 31,000 beds, Southern Cross was the largest care home provider in the country for older people – and its ongoing problems hit the financial, political and social affairs headlines at various stages this year. The University of Birmingham was directly involved in this process, producing national guidance on how to support older people if care homes close. However, looking back at events, what can we learn – and could this happen again?2011-10-13T15:21:00Z2011-10-14T14:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/10/wegetthekindofolderpeoplesserviceswedeserve.aspxSocial Work Academy launchPam NewbyA trail-blazing partnership between Birmingham City Council and the University of Birmingham sees the launch of the Birmingham Social Work Academy on 10th October.2011-10-13T14:43:00Z2011-10-13T14:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/10/social-work-academy.aspxHSMC Down UnderPam NewbyHSMC academics, Professor Russell Mannion, Suzanne Robinson and Helen Dickinson to present at Great Healthcare Challenge conference in Melbourne, Australia on subjects of quality and performance, leadership, and priority setting.2011-10-07T11:02:00Z2012-06-06T13:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/10/keynote-address-melbourne.aspxNew appointment for HSMC ProfessorPam NewbyHSMC's Professor Russell Mannion is appointed to the Commissioning Board of the National Institute for Health Research Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR).2011-10-07T10:20:00Z2011-10-07T10:05:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/10/commissioning-board-appointment.aspxPersonalisation - risk and regulation paper publishedPam NewbyA new Scoping Paper written by HSMC's Jon Glasby on risk and regulation in an era of personalisation, is published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.2011-09-30T15:22:00Z2011-09-30T15:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/09/personalisation-risk-regulation-paper.aspxLearning from New Labour's health reformsPam NewbyA chapter in a new book recently published by the King's Fund, draws heavily on the research findings of a three-year collaborative research project between the University of Birmingham and the King's Fund.2011-09-28T11:40:00Z2011-10-05T08:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/09/case-studies-health-reform-England.aspxESRC Festival of Social SciencePam NewbySchool of Social Policy hosts two events as part of the ninth annual ESRC Festival of Social Science.2011-09-27T13:33:00Z2011-09-27T13:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2011/09/festival-social-science.aspxSurvivor Arts Open Day successPam NewbyThe Survivor Arts Open Day, hosted by the Institute of Applied Social Studies as part of the University's Community Day in June receives positive feedback.2011-09-26T13:54:00Z2011-11-01T13:54:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/09/survivor-arts-exhibition.aspxNHS commissioners admit to more weaknesses than strengths when it comes to setting prioritiesPam NewbyOne of the most extensive reviews by researchers at HSMC and the Nuffield Trust into how primary care trusts (PCTs) made decisions about funding priorities confirms that while most commissioners have established robust systems in relation to funding new services and exceptional treatments, they generally struggle to apply the same rigour to 'core' spending.2011-09-16T15:29:00Z2012-06-06T14:24:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/09/nhs-prioritysetting.aspxHSMC's expertise in Integration called on by Future ForumJulie FosterHSMC's Professor Jon Glasby was one of only four external experts to present to a panel at the inaugural meeting of the NHS Future Forum's Phase 2 panel.2011-09-16T12:08:00Z2011-09-16T12:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/09/future-forum-meeting.aspxCare quality conference considers the importance of culture changeJulie FosterProfessor Russell Mannion, together with Australian colleague, Professor Jeffrey Braithwaite presented a paper at a one day pre conference workshop entitled 'Culture Change: Mapping, Modelling, Measuring and Mobilising'.2011-09-16T11:49:00Z2011-09-16T11:47:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/09/russell-hongkong.aspxThe Health and Social Care Bill misses the pointJulie FosterJon Glasby from HSMC discusses the Health and Social Care Bill2011-09-15T10:52:00Z2011-09-15T11:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/09/health-socialcare-bill.aspxThe rise of medical tourismPam NewbyHSMC's Professor Russell Mannion to deliver presentation on the rise of Medical Tourism at Magdalen College, Oxford.2011-09-02T13:50:00Z2011-09-26T12:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/09/medical-tourism.aspxCultural performance and partnershipsPam NewbyHSMC seminar considers the issue of cultural performance and partnerships.2011-09-02T11:45:00Z2012-06-06T14:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/09/cultural-performance-partnerships.aspxCulture, perspectives and public reportingPam NewbyHSMC's Professor Russell Mannion contributes to recent articles relating to patient and public focused healthcare.2011-08-22T09:06:00Z2011-08-22T08:57:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/08/russell-mannion-articles.aspxThe implications of GP Commissioning for the Third SectorPam NewbyNew paper by HSMC colleagues Helen Dickinson and Robin Miller explores the implications of GP Commissioning for the Third Sector.2011-08-12T00:00:00Z2012-06-06T14:05:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/08/gp-commissioning-third-sector.aspxAccentuate the positive - believing in communitiesPam NewbyNew paper in Beveridge for 21st Century series, argues that positive change in communities begins with positive thinking.2011-08-11T11:41:00Z2011-08-11T14:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/08/beveridge-paper.aspxLeadership in priority-setting - its role and valuePam NewbyArticle by HSMC lecturers, Helen Dickinson, Tim Freeman, Suzanne Robinson and Iestyn Williams, explores the potential and limitations of key leadership concepts.2011-08-11T10:16:00Z2012-06-06T14:18:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/08/leadership-in-priority-setting.aspxOrganisational Behavioural Conference Journal publishedPam NewbySpecial edition of the Journal of Health Organisation and Management from OBHC conference is published.2011-08-10T16:27:00Z2011-08-10T16:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/08/obhc-conference-publication.aspxIASS's Chris Allen contributes to the Birmingham BriefPam NewbyIn the latest Birmingham Brief, Dr Chris Allen asks the question 'Do you agree that the UK has ignored the threat from the far right?'2011-07-29T09:42:00Z2011-07-29T09:37:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/07/far-right-threat.aspxAPPG Report on IslamophobiaPam NewbyIASS's Chris Allen reports on the All Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Islamophobia and its Secretariat.2011-07-26T16:10:00Z2011-07-26T16:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/07/APPG-report-Islamophobia.aspxSocial Work student wins Chancellor's PrizePam NewbySocial Work student Sarah Bennett wins University's Chancellor's Prize.2011-07-25T16:30:00Z2011-07-25T16:26:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/07/chancellors-prize.aspxCongratulations to recent graduates and University Alumna of the YearPam NewbyHSMC recently held post-graduation reception for HSMC students who were graduates of Health Policy and Management and Leading Health Services Improvement degree programmes, as well as trainees from the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme (GMTS). GMTS student Sarah-Jane Marsh, has also been awarded Alumna of the Year award.2011-07-25T15:59:00Z2011-07-25T15:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/07/graduation-2011.aspxMedia picks up on care homes closure reportPam NewbyFollowing news of the demise of Southern Cross, the wider media picks up on HSMC's good practice report.2011-07-19T08:34:00Z2011-07-19T08:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/07/care-homes-closure-report.aspxHonorary HSMC member scoops Social Policy Association prizePam NewbyHSMC honorary member, Simon Duffy, is recognised for his contribution to the policy arena by the Social Policy Association (SPA).2011-07-19T08:17:00Z2011-07-19T08:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/07/social-policy-prize.aspxAdult social care is fundamentally brokenPam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby contributes to the Birmingham Brief on the subject of adult social care.2011-07-16T14:00:00Z2011-07-26T15:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/07/adult-social-care-broken.aspxProfessor appointed to role at School of Social CarePam NewbyHSMC's Professor Jon Glasby is appointed as a Senior Fellow for the School of Social Care Research (SSCR).2011-07-14T00:00:00Z2011-07-18T09:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/07/glasby-appointment.aspxFeasibility of transferring budget and commissioning responsibility for forensic sexual offences examination work from the police to the NHSPam NewbyResearch team led by HSMC's Deborah Davidson, publish research report on feasibility of transferring budget and commissioning responsibility for forensic sexual offences examination work from the police to the NHS.2011-07-14T00:00:00Z2012-06-06T14:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/07/forensic-sexual-offences-work.aspxExploring the potential of co-operative models in social carePam NewbyHSMC and TSRC hosted a joint event exploring the potential of co-operative models in social care.2011-07-04T00:00:00Z2011-07-18T09:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/07/cooperative-approach-social-care.aspxRCN boss discusses Leadership in Challenging TimesPam NewbyHealth Services Management Centre. Professor Jon Glasby chairs talk on Leadership in Challenging Times delivered by Dr Peter Carter at the Royal College of Nursing. Peter Carter is an alumni of the University of Birmingham.2011-07-01T14:22:00Z2012-06-06T14:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/06/leadership-challenging-times.aspxEvidence, policy and practice: critical perspectives in health and social carePam NewbyNew book Evidence, policy and practice - critical perspectives in health and social care by HSMC's Jon Glasby.2011-06-10T00:00:00Z2011-06-17T15:25:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/06/evidence-policy-practice.aspxManaging the resettlement of care home closuresPam NewbyHSMC good practice guide aimed at helping local councils re-assess and re-settle older people in care homes when they close.2011-06-10T00:00:00Z2011-06-17T15:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/06/care-home-closures.aspxMaturity, young adults and the Criminal Justice SystemPam NewbyInstitute of Applied Social Studies, University of Birmingham, publishes independent and systematic literature review on the subject of maturity, young adults and the Criminal Justice System.2011-06-06T17:01:00Z2011-06-06T16:05:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/06/criminal-justice-system.aspxBridging the divide - the clinician/manager relationshipPam NewbyThe team behind a research project aimed at understanding the clinician/manager relationship has just published its final report. The research, funded by the NIHR Service Delivery and Organisation programme has involved HSMC Professors Martin Powell and Russell Mannion as co-investigators.2011-06-06T00:00:00Z2011-06-09T12:43:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/06/clinician-manager-relationship.aspxThe challenges of subsidiarityNathan JohnsonHSMC's Professor Martin Powell was recently invited to give two half-day seminars in Milan on 'The New Welfare and Subsidiarity'.2011-06-06T00:00:00Z2011-06-06T14:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/06/welfare-subsidiarity.aspxJoint PhD research opportunityPam NewbyExciting joint PhD research opportunity between HSMC and the University of British Columbia. The research area of interest will be around priority setting in health care with a particular focus on rationing and disinvestment.2011-06-06T00:00:00Z2011-06-21T14:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/06/phd-research-opportunity.aspxHoliday reading for health historiansNathan JohnsonA new publication co-authored by HSMC's Professor Martin Powell entitled 'Cradle to Grave, Municipal Medicine in Interwar England' examines the provision of municipal medicine - an important, but historically neglected, part of the British health care system in this period.2011-06-06T00:00:00Z2011-06-06T14:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/06/cradle-to-grave.aspxGovernment needs to act now on Munro review findingsPam NewbySchool of Social Policy, Professor Sue White, professor of social work (children and families) and member of the Munro Review reference group discusses the Munro Review into child protection policy and practice.2011-05-19T00:00:00Z2011-07-11T13:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/news/2011/05/munro-review.aspxNHS Reforms ReportPam NewbyA team studying the combined impact of the Department of Health's 2005 Next Steps Reforms within local health systems publishes its research report.2011-05-17T00:00:00Z2012-06-06T14:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/05/nhs-reforms-report.aspxNHS Fast Track Management Development at HSMCPam NewbyA partnership between the Health Services Management Centre at the University of Birmingham and Manchester Business School has been awarded a new contract to run the education programme for the NHS' "fast track" management training scheme for future senior leaders.2011-05-04T00:00:00Z2011-06-06T17:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/05/nhs-management-training-scheme.aspxEastern Europe attracted by concept of mixed economyPam NewbyProfessor Martin Powell delivers keynote speech at a conference in Warsaw, Poland, on the mixed economy of welfare.2011-04-21T00:00:00Z2011-06-17T15:42:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/04/poland-keynote.aspxReporting on the success of joint workingPam NewbyA new article, co-authored by HSMC's Helen Dickinson entitled Single Point of Access to Third Sector Services: The Conwy Collaborative Approach, reports on a successful pilot project that has brought together statutory, voluntary and community sector bodies to help improve and strengthen the planning and commissioning of third sector services.2011-04-21T00:00:00Z2011-06-09T09:01:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/04/joint-working.aspx2011 Budget: The big squeeze continuesPam NewbyProfessor Karen Rowlingson, Director of CHASM (Centre on Household Assets and Savings Management, contributes to the Birmingham Brief following the 2011 Budget.2011-04-20T00:00:00Z2011-06-20T13:32:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/04/budget-big-squeeze.aspxThe Coalition Government's NHS reforms: evolution or revolution?Pam NewbyAs the Health and Social Care Bill goes to the House of Lords in forthcoming months, a policy paper from the Health Services Management Centre analyses this new reform programme. Overall, the paper suggests the reform proposals represent a large degree of continuity or evolution from previous reform agendas.2011-04-13T00:00:00Z2011-06-07T14:51:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/04/policy-paper-eleven.aspxHSMC at International Congress in MadridPam NewbyHSMC academic Kerry Allen, addresses the Third International Congress for long-term Care and Quality of Life in Madrid, Spain.2011-04-05T00:00:00Z2011-06-17T15:52:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/04/madrid-international-congress.aspxHSMC contributes to decentralisation and performance reportPam NewbyHSMC's Professor Martin Powell is part of the team which has recently published a report which examined the impact of decentralisation upon the performance of `local health economies' - the term commonly used to refer to the community of NHS (and other) organisations in localities.2011-03-31T00:00:00Z2011-06-07T11:42:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/03/decentralisation-report.aspxHSMC Professor in 'cultural exchange' down underPam NewbyHSMC's Professor Russell Mannion to give guest seminars for the Australian Institute of Health Innovation in Sydney.2011-03-16T00:00:00Z2011-07-04T11:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/03/russell-mannion-australian-visit.aspxIs personalisation social care's Big Society?Pam NewbyGuardian Society article makes the case for the transformative power of personalisation of care.2011-03-16T00:00:00Z2011-07-04T15:35:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/03/guardian-personalisation-article.aspxPriority setting work showcased at regional eventPam NewbyHSMC academics, Suzanne Robinson and Helen Dickinson, were recently invited to speak on priority setting at a National Prescribing Centre meeting. Suzanne and Helen also presented results from their national study on priority setting activity in England.2011-03-16T00:00:00Z2011-07-04T15:42:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/03/priority-setting-showcase.aspxCare Trusts - lessons from the front linePam NewbyA new policy paper on the experience of care trusts is launched by Health Services Management Centre (HSMC).2011-03-16T00:00:00Z2011-07-04T16:02:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/03/hsmc-policy-paper-ten-care-trusts.aspxJoin the debate on Special Needs White PaperPam NewbyResponding to the new Government White Paper on Special Needs, the debate between HSMC's Robin Miller and the School of Education's Christopher Robertson, discussed the pro's and con's of personal budgets for children and young people with special educational needs.2011-03-14T00:00:00Z2011-07-04T15:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/03/special-needs-white-paper.aspxIASS research grant successPam NewbyIASS academics successful in obtaining research grants linked to focusing on community initiatives with police to counter violent extremism.2011-03-07T00:00:00Z2011-07-11T21:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/03/research-grant-success.aspxHow to get a place on a social work degree coursePam NewbyTutors on the social work programme, contribute to Community Care article on 'How to get a place on a social work degree course'.2011-03-04T00:00:00Z2011-07-14T10:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/03/social-work-course.aspxWho'd be a social worker?Pam NewbyIn the wake of increased public scrutiny of social work, Who'd Be A Social Worker? is a three-part series following rookie social workers over a significant period of time, exploring the issues they face. As part of this series on BBC's Radio 4, students and staff from both the BA and MA social work programmes at the Institute of Applied Social Studies, have been interviewed throughout their teaching and into employment.2011-03-02T00:00:00Z2011-07-26T14:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/03/social-work-radio-programme.aspxA global perspective on ageingPam NewbyProfessor Jon Glasby recently visited Vancouver to address the 2011 Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR) conference. The conference theme was 'Myths and realities about health care for an ageing population' and Jon spoke in a session which asked; 'Is it possible (or sensible) to differentiate health and social care?' Jon also presented on personal health budgets and the implications of the personalisation agenda.2011-03-01T00:00:00Z2011-07-04T15:20:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/03/global-perspective-ageing.aspxSocial Enterprise - more support for staff neededPam NewbyThe University of Birmingham has been supporting managers and clinicians within the West Midlands who are seeking to develop a social enterprise. A recent paper published by the University's Third Sector Research Centre and authored by HSMC's Robin Miller and Ross Millar, reflects on their experiences and the response of the local health systems in which they work.2011-02-16T00:00:00Z2011-07-04T15:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/02/social-enterprise-paper.aspxNew publication considers implications of spending review on social carePam NewbyNew publication considers implications of spending review on social care. In Defence of Welfare the impacts of the spending review.2011-02-11T00:00:00Z2011-07-04T12:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/02/in-defence-of-welfare.aspxHSMC facilitates Birmingham City Council's initial discussions on Health and Wellbeing BoardPam NewbyWith an expectation that shadow or interim Health and Wellbeing Boards will need to be in place by April, councils have been starting to think through some of the challenges and opportunities that will arise and how these might be addressed. Against this backdrop, HSMC has been working with Birmingham City Council, lead GPs and NHS leaders to raise awareness of the likely issues and to help the Council and its partners work through them.2011-02-11T00:00:00Z2011-07-04T12:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/02/health-wellbeing-boards.aspxAssociation of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) publishes papersPam NewbySpeaker from meeting of Executive Council of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has been published. Jon Glasby's paper focuses on prevention, personalisation, partnership and productivity.2011-02-11T00:00:00Z2011-07-04T14:21:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/02/adass-speaker-papers.aspxSocial Enterprise Fund is under the spotlightPam NewbyResearchers from the Health Services Management Centre (HSMC) and the Third Sector Research Centre (TSRC) publishes first phase of its evaluation on the Department of Health's Social Enterprise Investment Fund (SEIF).2011-02-04T00:00:00Z2011-07-04T12:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/02/social-enterprise-fund-evaluation.aspxLearning the lessons from GP-led commissioningPam NewbyBritish Medical Bulletin publishes an assessment by HSMC's Professor Russell Mannion of the White Paper's GP Consortia reforms in the light of previous experience of GP led commissioning models in the NHS.2011-02-03T00:00:00Z2012-06-06T14:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2011/02/gp-led-commissioning.aspxIASS academic takes to the airwavesPam NewbyIASS academic, Dr Chris Allen, takes part in the BBC's Politics Show to talk about Islamophobia.2011-01-27T00:00:00Z2011-07-14T10:44:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2011/01/chris-allen-politics-show.aspxHSMC Graduation ceremonyPam NewbyPark House plays host to graduation ceremony.2010-12-21T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T08:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/12/hsmc-winter-graduates.aspxInternational student makes an impressionPam NewbyHSMC international student makes an impression.2010-12-13T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T08:53:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/12/international-student.aspxTaking to the airwaves on GP consortiaPam NewbyHSMC's Robin Miller, taking to the airwaves on GP Consortia2010-12-12T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T08:48:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/12/gp-consortia.aspxBMJ editorial examines employee ownershipPam NewbyThe potential to develop employee ownership models in the NHS, is the subject of a recent BMJ editorial.2010-12-08T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T08:45:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/12/employee-ownership.aspxHow joined up are your services?Pam NewbySoftware designed to evaluate joint working between services has been updated and is ready for testing.2010-11-30T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T08:31:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/11/joint-working-software.aspxHSMC academics appointed to journal's editorial teamPam NewbyHSMC academics appointed to Journal's editorial team.2010-11-30T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T08:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/11/hsmc-journal-editors.aspxContributing to the debate on social care reformPam NewbyHSMC's Professor Jon Glasby contributes to the debate on social care reform.2010-11-23T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T08:25:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/11/social-care-reform-debate.aspxWest Midlands 1-2-1 mentoring projectPam NewbyNew report and independent evaluation of the West Midlands (WM) 1-2-1 Mentoring Project is published.2010-11-22T00:00:00Z2011-09-27T11:38:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/applied-social-studies/news-and-events/2010/11/wm-mentoring-project.aspxThe Birmingham Debate: The Welfare State - can we afford it?Pam NewbyHSMC's Professor Jon Glasby joins the Birmingham Debate and asks 'The Welfare State - can we afford it?'2010-11-18T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T08:19:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/11/welfare-state-debate.aspxAssessing public value in the public sectorPam NewbyNHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement publishes a literature review on Public Value in the NHS and a Public Value Toolkit for commissioners.2010-11-17T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T08:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/11/public-value-fellowship.aspxLeading the public health agendaPam NewbyHSMC's Professor Jon Glasby spoke recently on the role of councils in leading the public health agenda at national LGA event.2010-11-16T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T08:02:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/11/public-health-agenda.aspxDebating reform at primary care conferencePam NewbyHSMC's Professor Jon Glasby, is one of four plenary panellists, helps to close the recent 2010 National Association of Primary Care conference.2010-10-27T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T07:55:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/10/primary-care-conference.aspxA Fair Start: A personalised pathway for disabled children and their familiesPam NewbyHSMC new joint policy document proposes that local and national leaders work with families and communities to create a personalised pathway for the care, support and education of disabled children and their families.2010-10-26T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T08:40:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/10/fair-start-policy-paper.aspxHSMC welcomes new students at start of termPam NewbyHSMC is delighted to welcome its new intake of students at the start of the Autumn term 2010.2010-10-23T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T07:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/10/student-intake-welcome.aspxNew appointment for HSMC FellowPam NewbyHSMC Fellow takes over from Professor Jon Glasby as University representative at Birmingham Children's Hospital.2010-10-22T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T07:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/10/bch-governor-appointment.aspxHSMC wins university teaching awardPam NewbyTwo members of HSMC's staff, together a colleague from the Institute of Applied Social Studies (IASS), are recognised for their innovation in teaching with a University award.2010-10-21T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T07:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/10/hsmc-teaching-award.aspxHSMC welcomes lecturer home from study tripPam NewbyIestyn Williams returns to HSMC this month following a study trip to the United States and Canada.2010-10-20T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T07:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/10/iestyn-williams-return.aspxMaking the headlines on personalisationPam NewbyHSMC's Dr Helen Dickinson invited to take part in a roundtable discussion on personalisation, organised by the Guardian newspaper.2010-10-18T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T06:41:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/10/guardian-personalisation.aspxHSMC contributes to report on incentives and performance in primary carePam NewbyHSMC's Professor Russell Mannion is part of the team that has recently published a report on the impact of incentives in primary care.2010-09-06T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T06:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/09/primary-care-incentives.aspxPolicy paper on embedding prevention in older people's servicesPam NewbyPolicy Paper written by HSMC's Professor Jon Glasby and Dr Kerry Allen, reviews emerging evidence around prevention in older people's services.2010-08-05T00:00:00Z2011-07-17T06:28:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/08/older-peoples-services-policy-paper.aspxLabour's legacy to the NHSPam NewbyHSMC's Professor Russell Mannion makes the case for considering significant shifts in management culture as Labour's most enduring legacy to the NHS.2010-07-26T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T17:29:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/07/russell-mannion-article.aspxUniversity recognises Professor's policy contributionPam NewbyHSMC's Professor Jon Glasby wins the University's Charles Beale award for influencing policy.2010-07-22T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T17:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/07/charles-beale-award.aspxHouse of Lords invite for HSMC academicsPam NewbyHSMC's academics Helen Dickinson and Robin Miller, invited to speak at the House of Lords.2010-07-22T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T17:22:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/07/house-of-lords-invitation.aspxCan personalised public services revolutionise welfare?Pam NewbyHSMC's Professor Jon Glasby asks in Guardian article whether self-directed support could be used as a new organising principle for the welfare state in these times of economic restraint.2010-07-08T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T17:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/07/revolutionising-welfare.aspxPrestigious national award for HSMC LecturerPam NewbyHSMC Lecturer, Helen Dickinson wins 'best newcomer' award at this year's Social Policy Association (SPA) Conference.2010-07-08T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T17:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/07/helen-dickinson-award.aspxSummer school is a sizzling successPam NewbyHSMC host a summer school for a party of Dutch medical and health sciences students from Maastricht.2010-07-05T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T16:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/07/maastricht-students.aspxInternationally renowned academic concludes study visitPam NewbyInternationally renowned academic, Professor Gregor Coster, concludes study visit.2010-07-05T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T16:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/07/professor-gregor-coster.aspxHSMC hosts welfare reform think tankPam NewbyHSMC hosts two day think tank on the future of welfare reform.2010-06-29T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T16:52:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/06/welfare-reform-think-tank.aspxReport highlights potential benefits and challenges for GP budget holdingPam NewbyNew report published by HSMC, highlights the potential benefits and challenges for GP budget holding.2010-06-10T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T16:46:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/06/gp-budget-holding.aspxAustralian appointment for HSMC ProfessorPam NewbyHSMC's Professor Russell Mannion appointed as visiting professor at the Australian Institute for Health Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney.2010-06-10T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T16:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/06/mannion-australian-appointment.aspxAcademics take up invitation from eminent philosopherPam NewbyHSMC academics, Helen Dickinson and Kerry Allen, invited to present findings from their PhD research at a seminar led by Roy Bhaskar, the eminent British philosopher.2010-05-26T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T16:23:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/05/critical-realism-seminar.aspxNew edition of book considers impact of modernisation agenda on mental health servicesPam NewbyNew edition of the book Mental Health Policy and Practice, co-authored by HSMC's Jon Glasby and Helen Lester, is published by Palgrave Macmillan.2010-05-26T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T16:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/05/mental-health-policy-book.aspxHSMC's views sought on coalition health plansPam NewbyHSMC academic Robin Miller, comments on proposals for coalition health plans on BBC's The Politics Show.2010-05-26T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T16:34:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/05/miller-politics-show.aspxStateside colleague invited to be expert reviewerPam NewbyHSMC's Dr Iestyn Williams invited to act as an expert reviewer for the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) in the United States.2010-05-13T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T16:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/05/iestyn-williams-expert-reviewer.aspxFindings from organisational culture study to help NHS better meet needs of patientsPam NewbyInformation on Findings from organisational culture study to help NHS better meet needs of patients2010-04-28T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T16:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/04/russell-mannion-report.aspxReport addresses the scarcity of doctors in senior management rolesPam NewbyA study led by HSMC's Professor Chris Ham, analysing the issues faced by medical chief executives, has recently published its findings.2010-04-28T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T16:13:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/04/medical-chief-executives.aspxOrganisational Behaviour Conference a resounding successPam Newby7th Biennial Conference in Organisational Behaviour in Health Care (OBHC) hosted by HSMC, declared a resounding success.2010-04-26T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T16:04:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/04/obhc-conference-success.aspxHSMC representative at international long term care meetingPam NewbyHSMC's Helen Dickinson is representative at international long term care meeting in Utrecht.2010-04-15T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T15:59:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/04/long-term-care-meeting.aspxHSMC contributes to decentralisation and performance reportPam NewbyInformation on HSMC contributes to decentralisation and performance report2010-03-31T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T15:56:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/03/decentralisation-report.aspxHSMC to welcome new Senior FellowsPam NewbyHealth Services Management Centre appoints two new Senior Fellows to join its academic team in May.2010-03-18T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T15:52:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/03/new-senior-fellows.aspxImplications of personalisation for the third sectorPam NewbyHSMC's Jon Glasby and Dr Helen Dickinson have recently written a paper on the implications of the personalisation agenda for the third sector.2010-03-11T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T15:49:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/03/personalisation-third-sector.aspxAdult social care in need of a radical overhaulPam NewbyA radical overhaul of the adult social care system is being called for by Birmingham University researchers following an independent analysis of the social and financial gains that could be reaped. Health Services Management Centre. Jon Glasby.2010-02-08T00:00:00Z2011-08-18T11:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/02/social-care-reform.aspxEthical change leadership in health and social carePam NewbyHSMC senior fellow, Mervyn Conroy publishes a book entitled An Ethical Approach to Leading Change: An alternative and sustainable application.2010-02-02T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T15:08:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/02/ethical-leadership.aspxPolicy paper on personalisationPam NewbyHSMC launches a new policy paper entitled Personalisation and the social care 'revolution: future options for the reform of public services.2010-01-29T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T14:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/01/policy-paper-personalisation.aspxNew appointments for HSMC lecturerPam NewbyTim Freeman, lecturer at HSMC recently appointed as Governor of the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, and selected as Social Policy Association representative on the ESRC Framework for Postgraduate Teaching Peer Review College.2010-01-12T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T14:30:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/01/tim-freeman-appointment.aspxHealth Secretary's Five Year Plan for the NHSPam NewbyRecent editorial in the British Medical Journal by HSMC's Professor Chris Ham provides a response to the Health Secretary, Andy Burnham's five year plan for the NHS.2010-01-08T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T15:09:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/01/health-secretary-five-year-plan.aspxTorbay integrated care projectPam NewbyHSMC report authored by Chris Ham, entitled Working together for health: achievements and challenges in the Kaiser NHS Beacon Sites Programme, shows that an integrated care project in Torbay is delivering services closer to home.2010-01-07T00:00:00Z2011-07-16T14:11:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/news/2010/01/torbay-project.aspx